Few novels can claim to have been as influential as Mary Shelley's primordial tale of scientific creation gone awry. The shadow of the monster (never named within the book) to this day casts itself over literature, film, popular culture and science, and phrases from the book have entered everyday language. Victor Frankenstein's giant, misshapen creature, animated by a method of imparting life to inert matter, is far removed from the scientist's idealistic vision. The narrative that unfolds once the creature is brought to ...
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Few novels can claim to have been as influential as Mary Shelley's primordial tale of scientific creation gone awry. The shadow of the monster (never named within the book) to this day casts itself over literature, film, popular culture and science, and phrases from the book have entered everyday language. Victor Frankenstein's giant, misshapen creature, animated by a method of imparting life to inert matter, is far removed from the scientist's idealistic vision. The narrative that unfolds once the creature is brought to life, involving rejection, suspicion and murderous violence, is still hugely appealing as a riveting story in its own right, and never more relevant as a parable of pride, scientific enquiry, the search for acceptance and the nature of humanity.
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Good. All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials.
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This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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Good. Pages are clean with normal wear. May have limited markings &/or highlighting within pages &/or cover. Includes dustjacket, if applicable. May have some wear & creases on the cover. The spine may also have minor wear. Does not come with CD/DVD, if applicable. Access code has been used, if applicable. Does not come with any supplementary materials. Fast Shipping-Safe and Secure Packaging!
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This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact, but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear. Pages may include some notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
