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 A timeless, terrifying tale of one man’s obsession to create life—and the monster that became his legacy. “If ever a book needed to be placed in context, it’s Frankenstein” (The New York Times Book Review).

A timeless, terrifying tale of one man's obsession to create life—and the monster that became his legacy.

This edition includes:
-A concise introduction that gives readers important background information
-A chronology of the author’s life and work
-A timeline of significant events that provides the book’s historical context
-An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations
-Detailed explanatory notes
-Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work
-Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction
-A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader’s experience

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Critic reviews

"Narrator Edoardo Ballerini tackles this 1818 classic novel written by Mary Shelley when at age 18 she was challenged to write a ghost story. Framing the story as a recollection of past events, Dr. Victor Frankenstein tells arctic sea captain Robert Walton of his childhood in Geneva, his creation of a monster while he was a student in Ingolstadt, and the tragedies that followed. Speaking overall in a British accent, Ballerini flavors Dr. Frankenstein’s accounts with a Germanic lilt that almost goes unnoticed. Ballerini’s fevered and theatrical delivery matches the antiquated words penned by Shelley and conveys the emotional anguish of the main characters. With his dramatic inflections, Ballerini’s delivery is reminiscent of Vincent Price’s captivating cadence."
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Beautiful narration and an excellent performance from Kenneth Branagh. Was a pleasure to listen to and evoked the gothic nature of the books intent.

Beautiful narration

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Loved it, its hard to imagine the book is 200 years old. Get it soon

Really worth getting

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A genially touching tale of what it means to be a monster, a timeless classic and a must read.

Wonderfull abbreviation of the classic story

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I have seen a few films about Frankenstein's monster, most of them good. I felt this is more of a story about the strange mad inclinations within Frankenstein's mind, and the pursuit and reasonings from the monster he created. I believe it an allegory for the human mind and how human beings are evolving. Brilliantly narrated by Kenneth Branagh, who brings the essence of this Gothic classic to the listener.

Frankenstein.

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