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Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley: A Research Guide Databases & Electronic Journals
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Webliography (Internet Resources):
Hail Mary Shelley! http://www.hailmaryshelley.com/ This website presents an alternative way of understanding the novel. The authors propose that “the real horror and monsters appear as the book is read from back to front” using the preface as a guide. The site analyzes various themes in the novel using the “machinery” which Shelley provides.
My Hideous Progeny: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein http://home-1.worldonline.nl/~hamberg/ Website containing information about Mary Shelley’s life and work. A large portion of the site is devoted to a discussion of Frankenstein a description of the characters, lists of literary works refered to in the text, and lists of film and theatrical productions. Links are included.
Mary Shelley and Frankenstein http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/maryshel/maryshel.shtml This site contains essays about various topics related to Frankenstein. Links to other sites are provided as well as an extensive list of other sources.
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" (1818) -- A Summary of Modern Criticism http://www.victorianweb.org/previctorian/mshelley/pva229.html A brief article discussing various critical approaches to the novel. Also contains a list of references. | |||||||||||||||
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