Shelley's suspenseful and intellectually rich gothic tale confronts some of
the most important and enduring themes in all of literture--the power of
human imagination, the potential hubris of science, the gulf between
appearance and essence, the effects of human cruelty, the desire for
revenge and the need for forgiveness, and much more. The select
bibliography by M.K. Joseph is of benefit to our students.--Dr. Darlene J.
Alberts, Ohio Dominican College This has proved ideal for my Freshman
class...compact, inexpensive, clearly printed with margins big enough to
scribble in!--Hilary Kaplan, University of California and Los Angeles The
best general edition of this classic text in terms of text, notes, and
general design.--Barry M. Katz, Stanford University Indispensable for the
study of Shelley's Frankenstein.--Eric Rabkin, University of Michigan
Marilyn Butlers introduction was comprehensive and informative and
provided a valuable background for my general intro to lit students. The
inclusion of the apprndices was also useful and thought-provoking.--
Stephanie Wardrop, Colorado State University