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Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley (2005, Perfect)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBarnes & Noble, Incorporated
ISBN-101593081154
ISBN-139781593081157
eBay Product ID (ePID)44781151
Product Key Features
Book TitleFrankenstein
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicClassics, Horror, Literary
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Fiction
AuthorMary W. Shelley
Book SeriesBarnes and Noble Classics Ser.
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight7.2 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromFifth Grade
Dewey Decimal823.7
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Frankenstein assembles a human being from stolen body parts but; upon bringing it to life, he recoils in horror at the creature's hideousness. Tormented by isolation and loneliness, the once-innocent creature turns to evil and unleashes a campaign of murderous revenge against his creator, Frankenstein. "Frankenstein", an instant bestseller and an important ancestor of both the horror and science fiction genres, not only tells a terrifying story, but also raises rofound, disturbing questions about the very nature of life and the place of humankind within the cosmos: What does it mean to be human? What responsibilities do we have to each other? How far can we go in tampering with Nature? In our age, filled with news of organ donation genetic engineering, and bio-terrorism, these questions are more relevant than ever.
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- 16 Apr, 2025
Book is in great shape for used. No bent...
Book is in great shape for used. No bent or dogeared pages. Very happy with purchase.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Jan, 2018
Great Book
Much better than I expected it to be. Mary Shelley is great at invoking emotions of pain and sadness.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Sep, 2021
Decent with a small amount of use
It was better than expected because I was expecting more wear and tear. But it wasn't in pristine condition but its great as is.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Apr, 2022
Interesting story
I bought it for my daughter she needed it for school.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Oct, 2018
Good buy
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
