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Victor Frankenstein er en ung og ærgerrig videnskabsmand, der drømmer om at skabe sit eget levende væsen - af rester af lig. Han har opdaget, hvordan det kan lade sig gøre og forestiller sig at skabe noget smukt, men sådan går det som bekendt ikke. Han sk
One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'. HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. The rain pattered dismally against the panes, and my candle was nearly burnt out, when, by the glimmer of the half-
With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Pamela Bickley, The Godolphin and Latymer School, formerly of Royal Holloway, University of London. The Last Man is Mary Shelley's apocalyptic fantasy of the end of human civilisation. Set in the late twenty-first
'I gained his secret and we were both lost for ever' Mary Shelley's dark story of a bereaved man's disturbing passion for his daughter was suppressed by her own father, and not published for over a century. One of 46 new books in the bests
Frankenstein is the classic gothic horror novel which has thrilled and engrossed readers for two centuries. Written by Mary Shelley, it is a story which she intended would curdle the blood and quicken the beatings of the heart. The tale is a superb blend
90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books 'He stretched out his two long, lank arms, that looked like spiders claws, and seemed to embrace with them the expanse before him' His inheritance squandered and engagement severed, Guido di
Matilda, en ung kvinde på tyve år, ligger for døden, og på sit dødsleje beslutter hun sig for at fortælle sandheden om sit korte liv. Hun skriver om sin barndom på et isoleret gods i Skotland uden sin mor, der døde i barselsseng, og uden sin far, der ødel
This stunning keepsakeperfect for fans of the mysterious and macabrecomprises Mary Shelleys classic tale of a botched experiment in immortality, The Mortal Immortal, and On Ghosts: An Essay, her appraisal of popular ghost legends.
Since it was first published in 1818, Mary Shelley's seminal novel has generated countless print, stage and screen adaptations, but none has ever matched the power and philosophical resonance of the original. Composed as part of a challenge with Byron
No mythic creature has captured imaginations quite like Frankenstein's monster. Now, horror fans can color Mary Shelley's immortal story with this spine-tingling graphic novel. Each page features multiple panels and an abridged text that tells the
Generations of readers have thrilled to the story of a young doctor who dared to play God and the horrible consequences of his experiment. This graphic novel offers an easy-to-read version of Mary Shelley's classic of Gothic horror. Original illustrat
'I am in a strange state of mind. I am alonequite alonein the worldthe blight of misfortune has passed over me and withered me; I know that I am about to die and I feel happyjoyous' The eponymous heroine of Mathilda narrates a tale of incestuous l
The Norton Library edition of Frankenstein features the complete text of the first (1818) edition and Mary Shelleys preface to the third (1831) edition. An introduction by Michael Bérubé situates the work in its historical and literary contexts, and, draw
York Notes for GCSE offer an exciting approach to English Literature and will help you to achieve a better grade. This market-leading series has been completely updated to reflect the needs of today's students. The new editions are packed with detaile
Mary Shelleys classic Frankenstein pioneered the deeply explored battle between monster and man. Follow three narratives in this ageless tale that navigates fear, fixation, love, and desire, while finding an anchor in humanity. The combination of fantasti
Mathilda (1959) is a posthumous novella by English writer and Romantic Mary Shelley. Written as a means of self-distraction following the deaths of her young children in Italy, Mathilda is a work haunted by tragic loss. Unpublished for over a century, its
Having frittered away his familys fortune in Paris, the profligate Guido, driven by his ungovernable passions, is forced out of his native Genoa and harbours plans for revenge. After a mighty storm, he sees a mysterious, misshapen creature approaching fro
Mary Shelley wrote Matilda not long after the phenomenal success of her first novel, Frankenstein, The Modern Prometheus (www.createspace.com/3683197). However, that publication did not carry her name until the second printing five years later. She sent t
Har du aldrig fået læst klassikeren "Frankenstein"? Eller kunne du bare godt tænke dig denne Penguin-version af den? Her får du historien om "Frankenstein" i en flot og simpel udgivelse. Victor Frankenstein er en gal videnskabsmand, de
One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' 'That rare story to pass from literature into myth' The New York Times Mary Shelley's chilling Gothic tale was conceived when she was only eighteen, living with her lover Percy Sh
Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Colin Salmon known for his starring roles in Resident Evil and Alien Vs Predator. He is also known for his role as Charles Robinson alongside Pierce Brosnan's James Bond. This definitive
The gothic tale of Frankenstein and his construction of a human being who runs amok has, with the help of numerous films, become one of the most vivid of horror stories. But Mary Shelley's original novel, written in 1816, dealt more sympathetically wi
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, generally known as Frankenstein, is a novel written by the British author Mary Shelley. The title of the novel refers to a scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who learns how to create life and creates a being in the li
Mary Shelley's seminal novel of the scientist whose creation becomes a monster This edition is the original 1818 text, which preserves the hard-hitting and politically charged aspects of Shelley's original writing, as well as her unflinching wit a
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is the world's greatest horror story. Now published as part of the Macmillan Collector's Library Classic Horror series - a beautiful new collection of neon paperbacks featuring our most beloved and feared monsters a
Gorgeous collectable edition of thedark masterpiece from the gothic pen of Mary Shelley. Victor Frankenstein is a man of science obsessed with creation. However, on achieving a miracle, Frankenstein finds himself horrified by the creature of his own makin
Frankenstein is the classic gothic horror novel which has thrilled and engrossed readers for two centuries. Written by Mary Shelley, it is a story which she intended would curdle the blood and quicken the beatings of the heart. The tale is a superb blend
Knapp 200 Jahre sind vergangen, seit Mary Shelley mit »Frankenstein« ihr berühmtestes Buch veröffentlichte. Ihr Romanerstling ist seither zu einem Klassiker der Weltliteratur geworden und hat von seiner Aktualität nichts eingebüßt. Schon Viktor Frankenste
Enter the haunting world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with this deluxe edition, featuring breathtaking cover art by Laci Fowler. A cornerstone of Gothic literature and a timeless tale of ambition, creation, and revenge, this striking edition is a mu
One of BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World. Frankenstein is the most famous novel by Mary Shelley: a dark parable of science misused. Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library, a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gol
A collector's edition of the Mary Shelley's classic work, presented with gold foil embossing and gilded page edges. Frankenstein is considered to be one of the earliest examples of science fiction. Written by mother of science fiction Mary Shelley
"The Last Man" er en dystopisk roman skrevet af Mary Shelley i 1826. Historien foregår i 2073 og følger Lionel Vesey, den sidste overlevende på jorden, mens en ustoppelig pandemi langsomt overtager verden. Først nægter mange at tro på en global
"Great God! His yellowish skin was barely enough to cover the mesh of muscles and veins; his hair was shiny black and long; his teeth like pearls. But all this only made all the more striking a contrast to the watery eyes that barely stood out from t
"Grimly enlivens the prose while retaining its power to both frighten and engage sympathy for the monster-creator Victor Frankenstein. This is a richly morose nightmare of a book, a primer for young readers on the pleasures and dangers of decadent la
Working from the earliest surviving draft of Frankenstein , Charles E. Robinson presents two versions of the classic novel--as Mary Shelley originally wrote it and a subsequent version clearly indicating Percy Shelley's amendments and contributions. F
This is an invaluable edition of The Last Man , a novel that tackles concerns of supreme urgency in our time. This book offers an introduction, contemporary texts, and critical readings that reframe the novel for our moment, enabling readers to find in th
Matilda, en ung kvinde på tyve år, ligger for døden, og på sit dødsleje beslutter hun sig for at fortælle sandheden om sit korte liv. Hun skriver om sin barndom på et isoleret gods i Skotland uden sin mor, der døde i barselsseng, og uden sin far, der ødel
Now a Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition with an introduction by Elizabeth Kostova and cover art by Ghost World creator Daniel Clowes, Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel presents the epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. I
Mary Shelley's landmark novel that invented the human extinction genre and initiated climate fiction, imagining a world where newly-forged communities and reverence for nature rises from the ashes of a pandemic-ravaged society, now for the first time
Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Frankenstein Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this striking edition of Frankenstein. Victor Frankens
In the age of AI, this classic tale of technology gone wrong is a must-read collectible in this handsome faux-leather hardcover edition. The combination of fantastical elements and scientific exploration makes this Mary Shelley novel one of the first true
A twisted, upside-down creation myth that gave birth to the modern science fiction novel Frankenstein, Mary Shelley's chilling Gothic tale, lays bare the dark side of science, and the horror within us all. Written after a nightmare Mary Shelley was on
Mary Shelleys »Frankenstein« ist neben Bram Stokers »Dracula« der zweite große Archetypus des modernen Horrorgenres. Im Unterschied zum Fürsten der Finsternis ist Shelleys Hauptfigur kein übernatürliches Wesen, sondern ein künstlich erzeugter Mensch, der
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (Godwin) (30 August 1797 - 1 February 1851) was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818), which is considered an early example of science fiction. She also edited and promote
For years, Dr. Victor Frankenstein labors to create a new race of intelligent beings. He spends his nights scavenging body parts from graveyards, slaughterhouses, and hospital dissection rooms. By day he experiments in his secret laboratory, perfecting th
Discover the story of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with this exquisite edition from Union Square & Co.s Signature Gilded Editions series! The stunning Frankenstein special edition features sprayed edges, color end pages, a built-in ribbon bookmark, and
D.L. Macdonald and Kathleen Scherfs edition of Frankenstein has been widely acclaimed as an outstanding edition of the novelfor the general reader and the student as much as for the scholar. The editors use as their copy-text the original 1818 version, an
Conceived as part of a literary game among friends in 1816, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is today regarded as a classic piece of 19th century literature. The story begins with the journey of an adventurer, Robert Walton, who saves the life of a man at
If I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear! The idea of a reanimated corpse was famously conceived by an 18 year old Mary Shelley on holiday with her future husband Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron near Lake Geneva, Switzerland. The three were tasked
Victor Frankenstein driven by the mad dream of creating his own creature, experiments with alchemy and science to build a monster stitched together from dead remains. Once the creature becomes a living breathing articulate entity, it turns on its maker an
One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' A stunning new clothbound edition of Mary Shelley's infamous work of horror fiction, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. These delectable and collectible Penguin edition
Part of the Chiltern Classics range. Ambitious student Victor Frankenstein lights upon the secret of creating life. However, having succeeded in his aim, Frankenstein recoils in horror from the 'demoniacal corpse' he has made. Craving acceptance a
Genudgivelse med nyt omslag.Victor Frankenstein er en ung og ærgerrig videnskabsmand, der drømmer om at skabe sit eget levende væsen - af rester af lig! Han har opdaget, hvordan det kan lade sig gøre og forestiller sig at skabe noget smukt, men sådan går
I sorg over sin mors død begraver den unge videnskabsmand Victor Frankenstein sig i et vanvittigt eksperiment og stykker et væsen sammen af kropsdele fra lig. Ved hjælp af lyn i natten gnistrer han liv i skabningen, men da den åbner sine døde øjne, flygte
I sorg over sin mors død begraver den unge videnskabsmand Victor Frankenstein sig i et vanvittigt eksperiment og stykker et væsen sammen af kropsdele fra lig. Ved hjælp af lyn i natten gnistrer han liv i skabningen, men da den åbner sine døde øjne, flygte
Victor Frankenstein er en ung, videbegærlig og ærekær medicinstuderende fra Geneve, der bliver betaget af tanken om at kunne skabe liv. I løbet af sine universitetstudier opdager han, hvordan han kan skabe et nyt væsen ud af dødt væv. Det er dog først for
A deluxe gift edition of the gothic masterpiece about a creator who abandons his creature. This beautiful deluxe gift edition presents Mary Shelleys Gothic masterpiece in a hardback with foiled covers, marbled endpaper, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and
The book that translated the dark and stormy ethos of the gothic novel into the foundation for the tale of modern science fiction, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Clothbound Editions line. Dr. Victor Frankenstein never consider
Because Im teaching an intro-level course in comparative literature, this edition was extremely helpful in showing the variety of critical approaches that they can take toward a single text. The article on radical science also helped me compare Frankenste
Enter the haunting world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with this deluxe edition, featuring breathtaking cover art by Laci Fowler. A cornerstone of Gothic literature and a timeless tale of ambition, creation, and revenge, this striking edition is a mu
If I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear The idea of a reanimated corpse was famously conceived by an 18 year old Mary Shelley on holiday with her future husband Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron near Lake Geneva, Switzerland. The three were tasked w
"Beware, for I am fearless and therefore powerful." A timeless masterpiece born from the imagination of a 20-year-old genius, Frankenstein is far more than a Gothic horror novel. It is a foundational myth of modern literature-a gripping tale of
The original 1818 text of Mary Shelley's classic novel, with annotations and essays highlighting its scientific, ethical, and cautionary aspects. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has endured in the popular imagination for two hundred years. Begun as a
Title: Frankenstein Author: Mary Shelley Description: "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley is a groundbreaking work of science fiction and gothic literature that continues to captivate readers with its timeless exploration of the consequences of unche
This luxurious hardback edition presents Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel, Frankenstein , featuring a striking silver embossing and stenciled page edges. Frankenstein - or, the Modern Prometheus - is considered to be one of the earliest examples of
A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, and a silk ribbon bookmark. What you create can destroy you... While navigating the Arctic, the captain of a ship rescues a man
A deluxe illustrated edition of Mary Shelleys horror classic the first story in a bold new direction for the MinaLima Classics, the best-selling series from the renowned design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise featuring ori
Immerse yourself in the haunting world of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley's legendary gothic horror novel. First published in 1818, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's classic tale of science gone wrong that has electrified readers for over 200 years. This d
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is both a frightening gothic horror story and a science fiction masterpiece. Most people will be surprised to learn that Frankenstein is actually the very first example of science fiction ever written. As gothic horror it i
Victor Frankenstein is consumed by his desire to discover the secrets of life. After several years of research, Victor feverishly constructs a man out of old body parts and brings him to life. Victor is immediately horrified by his ambitious creation, and