Frankenstein thrift study edition - Mary Shelley

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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.