Frankenstein Or The Modern Prometheus

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At this challenge, Mary Shelley began work on the 'ghost story' that was to evolve into the most celebrated horror novel... (more)

At this challenge, Mary Shelley began work on the 'ghost story' that was to evolve into the most celebrated horror novel in literary history. Frankenstein was published the next year and become the rage of London. In the generations since, the story of Victor Frankenstein and the monster he created has been read by millions all over the world. It has inspired hundreds of imitations, but it has never been equaled for its masterful manipulation of the elements of horror and suspense. (less)

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A young Swiss scientist's discovery of the cause of generation leads to the creation of a hideous monster. (more)

A young Swiss scientist's discovery of the cause of generation leads to the creation of a hideous monster. (less)

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Retells, in two hundred tweets, the classic story of a monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies who is... (more)

Retells, in two hundred tweets, the classic story of a monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies who is scorned for being ugly and swears revenge on his creator and the human race. (less)

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A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself a... (more)

A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. Includes study guide. (less)

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A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself a... (more)

A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. (less)

"Mary Shelley's gothic tale is the world's most famous work of horror fiction. The story concerns Victor Frankenstein, w... (more)

"Mary Shelley's gothic tale is the world's most famous work of horror fiction. The story concerns Victor Frankenstein, whose obsession with fashioning a new being leads him to create a pathetic, but monstrous creature--an act that has terrifying consequences."--P. [4] of cover. (less)

A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself a... (more)

A monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies develops a mind of his own as he learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. (less)

Victor Frankenstein discovers the secret of creating life and fashions an eight-foot monster, only to bring danger and d... (more)

Victor Frankenstein discovers the secret of creating life and fashions an eight-foot monster, only to bring danger and destruction to the lives of those he loves. (less)

Presents the 1818 novel about a monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies, who develops a mind of his o... (more)

Presents the 1818 novel about a monster assembled by a scientist from parts of dead bodies, who develops a mind of his own and learns to loathe himself and hate his creator. (less)