Frankenstein : The 1818 Text - Mary Shelley

Frankenstein

The 1818 Text

By: Mary Shelley

Paperback | 28 May 2018 | Edition Number 1

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For the bicentennial of its first publication, Mary Shelley's original 1818 text.

2018 marks the bicentennial of Mary Shelley's seminal novel of the scientist whose creation becomes a monster.

This edition is the original 1818 text, which preserves the hard-hitting and politically charged aspects of Shelley's original writing, as well as her unflinching wit and strong female voice. This edition also includes a new introduction and suggestions for further reading by author and Shelley expert Charlotte Gordon, literary excerpts and reviews selected by Gordon and a chronology and essay by preeminent Shelley scholar Charles E. Robinson.
Industry Reviews
"Gordon's framing is the real standout of the anniversary edition (...) Highly recommended."
--N. K. Jemisin, The New York Times Book Review

"Frankenstein is as efficient and resonant a reference today as it was in 1818. . . In this bicentennial year, much will be written about Frankenstein, its adaptations, and whether there exists a definitive or superior version of the novel. . . The 1818 Text is reflective of the thrill and nervous energy that ushered in a new era of science and society. . . But part of what makes it a little unsettling is what makes it so interesting: The chance to watch a 200-year-old novel develop. In a story that's reflected so much of the last two hundred years, and centers so much on choices, storytelling, and the potential for change, it only makes sense that Frankenstein reflects changes within its own creator"
--Genevieve Valentine, NPR

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