The Creation of Terror in Mary Shelleys Frankenstein

Autor*innen

• Sandra Kuberski

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• Lehrbücher
• Sprachbücher & -lexika

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The book examines the evolving reputation of Frankenstein as a modern myth over the past two centuries, highlighting how each generation interprets it within different historical and social contexts. It discusses the changing reception of Mary Shelley's work and how Victor Frankenstein's creature has become an archetype for monsters in literature, influencing numerous subsequent characters and narratives. The analysis reflects on the cultural significance of the story and its enduring impact on the genre of horror and beyond.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Paperback