Cliffsnotes on Shelley's Frankenstein - Brossura

Coghill, Jeff

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0764585932 ISBN 13: 9780764585937

Casa editrice: Cliff Notes, 2000

Riassunto

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the familiar format.

CliffsNotes on Frankenstein digs into Dr. Victor Frankenstein's scientific creation, a "hideous and gigantic" monster that the good doctor tries to defeat throughout most of the novel.

Following the story of an obsessive man whose determination to create a new race of humans produces monstrous results, this study guide provides summaries and critical commentaries for each part within the novel. Other features that help you figure out this important work include

• Personal background on the author, including career highlights
• Introduction to and synopsis of the book
• In-depth analyses of the principal characters
• Critical essays on the book's themes, plots, and more
• Review section that features interactive questions and suggested essay topics
• Resource Center with books, films and other recordings, and Web sites that can help round out your knowledge

Classic literature or modern-day treasure — you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

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L'autore

Currently a librarian and instructor of English at McNeese State University in Lake Charles. LA, Jeff Coghill grew up an Army brat and graduated in 1980 from Heidelberg American High School in Heidelberg, Germany. He went on to earn his B.A. in English from Methodist College in 1983, his M.A. in English from Western Carolina University, and his M.L.I.S. in library studies from the University of Alabama in 1997. He now resides in Lake Charles, LA with his wife, Michele; his teenage daughter, Caroline; and his West Highland White Terrier, "Alfie" a.k.a. Alfred. Lord Tennyson.

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Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Cliff Notes
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0764585932
• ISBN 13: 9780764585937
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 96