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OverviewMary Shelley's Frankenstein is one of the most widely read novels of all time. Its two central characters, the scientist Victor Frankenstein and the being he creates, have gained mythic status in their own right. Engaging with the novel's characterization is crucial to gaining a real understanding of its themes and contexts, including education, gender difference, imperialism, personal identity, revolutionary politics, and science. This study includes: an introductory overview of the novel, including a brief account of its historical and literary contexts; its reception history; discussion of the major themes and narrative structure; detailed analysis of, the representation of main characters, such as Walton, Frankenstein, and the creature; and a conclusion reminding students of the links between the characters and the key themes and issues. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr David Higgins (Associate Professor in English Literature, University of Leeds, UK)Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.162kg ISBN: 9780826494375ISBN 10: 0826494374 Pages: 120 Publication Date: 21 February 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: English Table of ContentsSeries Editor's Preface Acknowledgements 1. Introduction: An Overview of Frankenstein 2. Walton the Explorer 3. Frankenstein the Scientist 4. Constructing a Self: The Creature's Narrative 6. Conclusion Appendix: Characterisation in the 1831 Edition Guide to Further Reading Bibliography IndexReviews'Sympathetic, beautifully argued and compulsively readable...The issues surrounding Shelley's great novel live again in Higgins's fresh, lucid prose'. - Gregory Dart, University College London, UK Author InformationDavid Higgins is Associate Professor in English Literature at the University of Leeds, UK. He has published widely on Romantic-period literature, including the books Romantic Genius and the Literary Magazine (2005) and Romantic Englishness: Local, National, and Global Selves, 1780-1850 (2014). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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