Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Contributor(s): Bloom, Harold (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0791093581 ISBN-13: 9780791093580 Publisher: Blooms Literary Criticism OUR PRICE: $29.70 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2007 Annotation: - Concise critical excerpts that provide a scholarly overview of each work - "The Story Behind the Story," detailing the conditions under which the work was written - A biographical sketch of the author, a descriptive list of characters, an extensive summary and analysis, and an annotated bibliography. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism |
Dewey: 823.7 |
LCCN: 2007010199 |
Series: Bloom's Guides (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.91" W x 8.72" (0.72 lbs) 150 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Perhaps best known for the horror films it has spawned, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, published in 1818, is a tale that warns against the advancements of modern man and the Industrial Revolution. This title is part of the Bloom's Guides series. It includes a critical overview that aims to distill the symbolic essence of the work. |