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1. bookriot.com › best-frankenstein-retellingsWe Shall be Monsters: 8 of the Best Frankenstein Retellings

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   • Spare and Found Parts by Sarah Maria Griffin. This story is a lovely science fiction retelling of Frankenstein. In a world rebuilding after a tragic epidemic that has left survivors missing body parts — an arm, a leg, an eye — Nell’s father has created biomechanical limbs for people so they can continue on with their lives.
   • Destroyer by Victor LaValle, illustrated by Dietrich Smith. Renown horror writer Victor Lavalle takes on Frankenstein in modern day. Frankenstein’s monster no longer has any confusion about humanity; rather, he seeks to eradicate it.
   • Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi. I really love how contemporary authors are taking Shelley’s Frankenstein and putting them into a new perspective relevant with our time.
   • Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne. If you’re in the mood for a romantic Frankenstein retelling, check out this book by Sally Thorne.

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3. www.vam.ac.uk › mused › randomThings you should know about Frankenstein | Mused - V&A

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   Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is widely considered to be the first science fiction book. It has inspired many authors, film-makers and artists since, and no doubt that huge impact led to the likes of Jekyll and Hyde, Star Wars and the Marvel Universe. Frankenstein has inspired over 100 films based on the story.

4. booksthatslay.com › book-discussion-questions-for15 Frankenstein Book Club Questions - BooksThatSlay

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   • How does Mary Shelley utilize the character of Victor Frankenstein to explore the ethical and moral implications of scientific progress, and what does his ultimate fate suggest about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the pursuit of knowledge?
   • In Frankenstein, Shelley presents a variety of contrasting female characters, including Elizabeth, Justine, and the creature’s unnamed mate. Discuss how these women are portrayed and the significance of their roles in the novel.
   • The creature in Frankenstein grapples with a profound sense of isolation and rejection. Analyze the themes of loneliness and alienation as they are developed throughout the novel, examining the impact of these experiences on both the creature and Victor Frankenstein.
   • Shelley employs the literary device of framed narratives in Frankenstein, with the story being presented through the perspectives of multiple narrators.

5. shepherd.com › best-books › books-that-bring-usThe best books that bring us closer to Frankenstein’s monster

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   Michael Mullin shares the 5 best books on books that bring us closer to Frankenstein’s monster. Have you read The Lady and Her Monsters?

6. interestingliterature.com › 2018 › 05Frankenstein, 200 Years On: Why Mary Shelley’s Novel Remains ...

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   Along with Sherlock Holmes and Dracula, Mary Shelley’s character has flown free of the text which spawned it: Frankenstein has become synonymous with biological experimentation, the creation of hybrid ‘monsters’, and the perils of playing God.

7. indianahumanities.org › version-frankenstein-readWhat version of Frankenstein should I read? - Indiana Humanities

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   Sep 26, 2017 · Here are the two editions we recommend, depending on your interests and budget. Both use the 1831 version of the story. Simon & Schuster’s Enriched Classic, Complete and Unabridged: Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, supplemental material written by Margaret Brantley, 2009.

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   Which edition of Frankenstein should I buy?

   • Here are the two editions we recommend, depending on your interests and budget. Both use the 1831 version of the story. Simon & Schuster’s Enriched Classic, Complete and Unabridged: Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, supplemental material written by Margaret Brantley, 2009.

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   Which books use the 1831 version of Frankenstein?

   • Both use the 1831 version of the story. Simon & Schuster’s Enriched Classic, Complete and Unabridged: Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, supplemental material written by Margaret Brantley, 2009. This paperback version is very affordable and widely available.

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   Is there a paperback version of Frankenstein?

   • Simon & Schuster’s Enriched Classic, Complete and Unabridged: Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, supplemental material written by Margaret Brantley, 2009. This paperback version is very affordable and widely available. Community Read grantees who request copies of the book will receive this version.

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   Is Frankenstein a good story?

   • In my December 2021 Book Riot article “ At the Heart of the Tale: What Makes Stories Poised for Retelling ,” I describe how good stories are often retold, but great stories can be molded and reinvented through the ages. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a great story, and therefore ripe for retelling. Frankenstein remains an icon of literature.

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   Where can I learn more about Frankenstein?

   • We’ll share when it’s available. By the way, if you want to learn more about the fascinating story of Frankenstein ’s multiple editions, you can book Rebecca Baumann’s talk, Stitched & Bound: Frankenstein and the Book through our Frankenstein speakers bureau.

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   Is Frankenstein a science-fiction book?

   • Like H. G. Wells’s The Time Machine from the other end of the century, another first novel by a precocious talent written when the author was still very young, Frankenstein is a book that took a new scientific idea and used it to explore age-old moral problems. And the science-fiction aspect of the book is important.

   Frankenstein, 200 Years On: Why Mary Shelley’s Novel Remains So

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9. www.bbc.com › culture › articleWhy Frankenstein is the story that defines our fears - BBC

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   Jun 13, 2018 · Frankenstein is simultaneously the first science-fiction novel, a Gothic horror, a tragic romance and a parable all sewn into one towering body. Its two central tragedies – one of overreaching ...