This book surveys the history of the Frankenstein myth in literature before the advent of film, including discussions of novelists from Shelley to Lawrence, the historical and political writings of Carlyle and Marx, and the science fiction of Stevenson and Wells. Baldick effectively shows that the myth's most powerful associations have centered on human relationships, the family, work, and politics.
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This book surveys the history of the Frankenstein myth in literature before the advent of film, including discussions of novelists from Shelley to Lawrence, the historical and political writings of Carlyle and Marx, and the science fiction of Stevenson and Wells. Baldick effectively shows that the myth's most powerful associations have centered on human relationships, the family, work, and politics.
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Good Condition. A few minor external scuffs and nicks. Pages free from notes or highlighting. Overall, sound and serviceable. Publisher's note: A survey of the early history of a myth: the story of Frankenstein as it appeared in fictional and other writings before its translation to the cinema screen. The author shows how this myth became associated with technological development, and human relationships. Size: 21.6 x 14.2 x 1.4 cm. 207 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Literature & Literary; English literature--19th century--History and criticism; Monsters in literature; ISBN: 0198122497. ISBN/EAN: 9780198122494. Add. Inventory No: 240318SWG006024.
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Good. Printed paper wraps, octavo, sparsely illustrated in b&w. Book has rubbing and edgewear to wraps, binding tight, pencil signature at front and marginalia throughout. Reading/study copy.
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VG/VG ex-lib copy. Associated library stickers and markings in book. Dj has general wear with small mark at top. Black cloth boads. Silver lettering on spine. Black dj with illustration. Clear mylar cover. Contents: The politics of monstrosity--The monster speaks: Mary Shelley's novel--Tales of transgression, fables of industry: Hoffmann, Hawthorne, Melville, and Gaskell--The Galvanic world: Carlyle and the Dickens monster--Karl Marx's vampires and grave-diggers--Dangerous discoveries and mad scientists: some late-Victorian horrors--Monsters of empire: Conrad and Lawrence--Realism and the aspiring anatomist--Appendix: The plot of Frankenstein summarized.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
