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Frankenstein : character studies / David Higgins.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781441119674
- ISBN: 1441119671
- ISBN: 9781474211406
- ISBN: 1474211402
- ISBN: 9781441127006
- ISBN: 1441127003
- Physical Description: 1 online resource (121 pages)
- Publisher: London ; Continuum, 2008.
- Copyright: ©2008
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction : An overview of Frankenstein -- Walton the explorer -- Frankenstein the scientist -- Constructing a self: the creature's narrative -- Conclusion -- Appendix : Characterization in the 1831 edition. |
| Restrictions on Access Note: | Restrictions unspecified Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK). |
| Reproduction Note: | Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2011. |
| System Details Note: | Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. |
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| Source of Description Note: | Print version record. |
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