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The Original Frankenstein: Bodleian Library Manuscripts Edition
Working from the earliest surviving draft of Frankenstein, Charles E. Robinson presents two versions of the classic novel--as Mary Shelley originally wrote it and a subsequent version clearly indicating Percy Shelley's amendments and contributions.Two Versions in One Volume
For the first time, readers can hear Mary's sole voice, which is colloquial, fast-paced, and sounds more modern to a contemporary reader. This edition also reveals the extent of Percy Shelley's contribution--some 5,000 words out of 72,000--and his stylistic and thematic changes. His occasionally florid prose is in marked contrast to the directness of Mary's writing.Understanding the Evolution of a Classic
Percy's suggestions humanize the monster, shaping many of the major themes of the novel as we read it today. This scholarly edition provides an exciting new view of one of literature's greatest works, allowing readers to compare Mary Shelley's original vision with the collaborative final version.Scholarly Edition from Original Manuscripts
This edition draws directly from the Bodleian Library manuscripts, preserving the original two-volume novel structure from 1816-1817. Readers, students, and scholars can examine the creative process behind Frankenstein and understand how collaboration shaped this foundational work of Gothic literature and science fiction.About the Editor
Charles E. Robinson is a professor of English at the University of Delaware. He has published and lectured extensively on the English Romantic writers, especially Byron and the Shelleys. His books include Mary Shelley: Collected Tales and Stories; Mary Shelley's Prosperine and Midas and The Frankenstein Notebooks.You May Also Like
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