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Description for Frankenstein (Classic Works)
A scientific experiment produces remarkable and grotesque results. Series: Classic Works. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 133 x 20. Weight in Grams: 286. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Mary Shelley's classic work, published when she was just twenty years old, tells the tale of eccentric scientist Victor Frankenstein, who creates a terrifying creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Inspired after a competition between Shelley, her husband Percy, Lord Byron and John Polidori to see who could write the best horror story, Frankenstein is in part a gothic novel and considered by some as one of the first forays into science fiction. The story takes place in the 18th century and has led to numerous spin-off works featuring 'Frankenstein's monster.'
Mary Shelley's classic work, published when she was just twenty years old, tells the tale of eccentric scientist Victor Frankenstein, who creates a terrifying creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Inspired after a competition between Shelley, her husband Percy, Lord Byron and John Polidori to see who could write the best horror story, Frankenstein is in part a gothic novel and considered by some as one of the first forays into science fiction. The story takes place in the 18th century and has led to numerous spin-off works featuring 'Frankenstein's monster.'
Product Details
Publication date
2015
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Classic Works
Number of Pages
192
Publisher
Octopus Publishing Group
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780753729717
SKU
KIN0036246
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-3
About
Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein aged just eighteen. She was born Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin in Somers Town, London, in 1797. She was the second child of the feminist philosopher, educator, and writer Mary Wollstonecraft, and the first child of the philosopher, novelist, and journalist William Godwin.Aged sixteen, she fell in love with the writer Percy Shelley and after suffering from the ... Read more
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