Frankenstein : The Complete Work And Comprehensive Study Guide

Obsessed with creating life in a laboratory, a medical student haunts graveyards and dissecting rooms in search of the materials for his experiments. But when he achieves success, he rejects his ghastly creation. The creature — longing for love but shunned by all — turns evil and exacts revenge.

Two centuries after its initial publication, Frankenstein endures as a synonym for “monster.” The first modern horror novel as well as the first science-fiction novel, Mary Shelley’s Gothic romance has intrigued generations of readers. A definitive survey, this Dover Thrift Study Edition offers the novel’s complete and unabridged text, plus a comprehensive study guide. Created to help readers gain a thorough understanding of Frankenstein’s content and context, the guide includes:

– Chapter-by-chapter summaries
– Explanations and discussions of the plot
– Question-and-answer sections
– Shelley biography
– List of characters and more

Dover Thrift Study Editions feature everything that students need to undertake a confident reading of a classic text, as well as to prepare themselves for class discussions, essays, and exams.