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This study focuses on how Frankenstein workswhy 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.
Contents
General Editor's Preface.- A Note on Editions.- Introduction.- PART IANALYSING 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.
