Frankenstein

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A timeless, terrifying tale of one man's obsession to create life -- and the monster that became his legacy.
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• A chronology of the author's life and work；
• A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context；
• An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations；
• Detailed explanatory notes；
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    There are two widely-read versions of Frankenstein with slight variations between them. One was published in 1818 and the other in 1831. This edition follows the text published in 1818.

INTRODUCTION
CHRONOLOGY OF MARY SHELLEY'S LIFE AND WORK
HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF FRANKENSTEIN
FRANKENSTEIN
NOTES
INTERPRETIVE NOTES
CRITICAL EXCERPTS
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE
INTERESTED READER