Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

A timeless, terrifying tale of one man’s obsession to create life—and the monster that became his legacy. “If ever a book needed to be placed in context, it’s Frankenstein” (The New York Times Book Review).

A timeless, terrifying tale of one man's obsession to create life—and the monster that became his legacy.

This edition includes:

-A concise introduction that gives readers important background information

-A chronology of the author’s life and work

-A timeline of significant events that provides the book’s historical context

-An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations

-Detailed explanatory notes

-Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work

-Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction

-A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader’s experience

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