Frankenstein Thrift Study Edition (Study)

This Dover Thrift Study Edition presents Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel alongside a comprehensive study guide. The text remains unabridged, preserving the original narrative of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature through unorthodox methods. Shelley began writing at age eighteen, with the first anonymous edition appearing in London on January 1, 1818. Her name appeared later in the Parisian second edition published in 1821. The accompanying study materials offer chapter-by-chapter summaries and discussions of the plot. Readers will find question-and-answer sections designed to test comprehension, along with an author biography and historical background context. The guide also includes examinations related to Shelley’s work and fictional subjects such as scientists and monsters. This volume serves students and scholars seeking academic support for Shelley’s classic tale. The book suits those analyzing the origins of gothic fiction or tracking the development of monster narratives in literature. It may not appeal to readers seeking only the narrative without analytical aids. The inclusion of examination materials makes it particularly useful for coursework. The text begins with the line, July 24: Write my story. This edition provides both the primary source and the tools required for deeper understanding of Shelley’s contributions to supernatural fiction.