Mary Shelley’s classic novel, presented in its original "1818 text", with an introduction from National Book Critics Circle award-winner Charlotte Gordon
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novel by PBS’s The Great American Read
Preserving the poignant and politically-charged essence of Shelley’s original writing, "The 1818 Text" edition of Frankenstein also showcases her unwavering wit and powerful female perspective. This edition sheds light on Shelley's profound connection with her mother, the pioneering feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. It underscores Shelley's dedication to upholding her mother’s ideals, positioning her within a feminist legacy rather than merely as the lone female among male poets such as Percy Shelley and Lord Byron.
This edition includes a new introduction and recommendations for further reading by Charlotte Gordon, an expert on Shelley’s work, along with literary excerpts and reviews curated by Gordon. Additionally, it features a chronology and essay by Charles E. Robinson, a distinguished Shelley scholar.
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Language: English
Release date: 2018
Pages: 288
Dimensions: 22x11 cm
Author: Mary Shelley
Publisher: Penguin US
ISBN: 978-0143131847
