Mary Shelley: Frankenstein

ISBN-13: 9780230200982 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 208 str.

Nicholas Marsh

Opis

This study focuses on how Frankenstein works: how the story is told and why it is so rich and gripping. Part I uses carefully selected short extracts for close textual analysis, while Part II examines Shelley's life, the historical and literary contexts of the novel, and offers a sample of key criticism.

Spis treści

General Editor's Preface.- A Note on Editions.- Introduction.- PART I: ANALYSING FRANKENSTEIN.- The Narrative Frame.- Characterisation.- Nature, Society and Science.- Symbol and Myth.- Themes and Conclusions to Part I.- PART II: THE CONTEXT AND THE CRITICS.- Mary Shelley's Life and Works.- The Historical and Literary Context.- A Sample of Critical Views.- Further Reading.- Index.

O autorze

 
NICHOLAS MARSH formerly taught English at Francis Holland School, Regent's Park, London. He is author of the popular How to Begin Studying English Literature and many titles in the Analysing Texts series, of which he is the general editor.