Notes and Queries, Vol. 5: A Medium of Inter-Communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, Etc.; January-June, 1858 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William John Thoms

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331678233 ISBN 13: 9780331678239

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book is a thought-provoking literary analysis that explores the Gothic as a literary mode through the lens of Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein. The author explores the novel's origins in the Romantic movement and its enduring cultural relevance, discussing the novel's Romantic influences, structure, and thematic concerns, and its influence on subsequent literature and culture. The author discusses the novel's exploration of themes like the dangers of unchecked ambition, the alienation of the individual, and the nature of good and evil, examining how these themes are developed through the novel's characters and plot. Ultimately, the author argues that Frankenstein's enduring power lies in its ability to illuminate the dark recesses of the human psyche and its exploration of the complex interplay between science, technology, and human nature.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331678233
• ISBN 13: 9780331678239
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 559