Mary Frankelstein is considered one of the most widely studied English works of literature, and Frankenstein's creature is a major figure in popular fiction. This book examines Mary Shelley's literary and cultural context, combining material on: * The contexts through which Frankenstein emerged * The early narrative of reception * Adaptation and performance of work (from theater to pop) * The last criticism.

All documents are discussed and explained. The volume also includes key excerpts carefully illustrated from the same novel and concludes with a list of recommended versions and further reading, to allow readers to pursue their studies in areas of interest to them.

This source provides you with an ideal orientation for the novel, its date of reception and the critical materials it surrounds.

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