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Frankenstein : character studies /
Mary 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 under...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; New York, New York :
Continuum,
2008.
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| Colección: | Continuum character studies.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Mary 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. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (121 pages) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781441119674 1441119671 9781474211406 1474211402 9781441127006 1441127003 |
| Acceso: | Legal Deposit; |