Frankenstein
A Case Study in Contemporary Criticism
Summary:
This book presents Mary Shelley's original 1818 text of "Frankenstein" along with a collection of critical essays that offer various perspectives on the novel, including feminist, psychoanalytic, Marxist, cultural, and post-colonial analyses. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the text through contemporary critical lenses, enhancing the exploration of its themes, characters, and historical context.
Key points:
1. Promethean Myth: Critics link Frankenstein to Prometheus, who gave fire to humans, discussing ambition, the pursuit of knowledge, and the price of defying nature.
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