Name: Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus (Oxford World’S Classics) (in English)
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Author: Mary Shelley
ISBN: 9780199537167

portada Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus (Oxford World’S Classics) (in English)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mary Shelley

Illustrated by

M. K. Joseph

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Year

2008

Language

English

Pages

264

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.3 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm

Weight

0.18 kg.

ISBN

019953716X

ISBN13

9780199537167

Synopsis "Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus (Oxford World’S Classics) (in English)"

Shelley's suspenseful and intellectually rich gothic tale confronts some of the most important and enduring themes in all of literature--the power of human imagination, the potential hubris of science, the gulf between appearance and essence, the effects of human cruelty, the desire for revenge and the need for forgiveness, and much more. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Mary Shelley

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Mary Shelley (1797-1851) fue una escritora, dramaturga, ensayista y biógrafa británica. Es una de las escritoras más importantes e influyentes de las letras británicas del siglo XIX. Su poderosa imaginación y su inagotable sed de concimiento le llevaron a concebir Frankenstein, una de las novelas más leídas y estudiadas desde su publicación. Además escribió otras novelas, como El último hombre o Perkin Warbeck, y un buen número de relatos.

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