Perhaps the most famous gothic novel in all literature, this is the story of Dr. Frankenstein, his experiments that sought to produce human life, and his creation of the legendary monster. The attractive and rapidly growing Graphic Classics series uses the graphic novel format to introduce children to many of the world's greatest literary works. The atmospheric illustrations are of unusually high quality, and the narratives are paced to attract and hold young readers' interest. In addition to the story, each Graphic Classic features a brief biography summarizing its author's life, a list of his or her important works, a time line of historic events that helped inspire the story, general notes, and an index. These books make ideal introductions to the riches of world literature to junior and senior high school students--and especially to those young readers who are hesitant to delve into the books in their original form. All Graphic Classics are available in both paperback and hardcover editions.
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Grade 5–8—These visually appealing, full-color adaptations introduce each title with a well-known quotation from the original work on an illustrated spread that captures the mood and setting of the piece. The stories are retold in panels with text containing an explanation of the characters' motives and a summary of the action taking place positioned beneath each panel. Brief snippets of quotations are enclosed within a few simple speech bubbles. Actual wording from the original works is very limited. Headings at the top of the spreads distill the plot essentials contained on those two pages. Macbeth uses extensive footnotes on each page to define and clarify Shakespearean language. Dramatic outdoor scenes are done in vivid colors, contrasting with night scenes rendered in gray tones. Unique features include historical information on the real King Macbeth and theatrical superstitions associated with what many actors consider an "unlucky play." A somber palette of grays and muted colors sets the mood for Frankenstein. Back matter includes a map of Europe marking the travels of Frankenstein and a chronology of medical and scientific discoveries between the years of 1747 and 1834. These titles might be useful to introduce classics to young readers in a formalized instructional setting.—Barbara M. Moon, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY
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Victor Frankenstein, a gifted medical student, has discovered the secret of bringing dead matter to life. Gathering materials from graveyards and slaughterhouses, he creates a giant of superhuman strength. But horrified by what he has done, Frankenstein runs away. Left alone in the world by his creator, the creature’s thoughts turn dark and he begins to plan his revenge. . .
Mary Shelley’s famous novelâ€"more than just a horror storyâ€"is vividly and faithfully retold in
graphic novel format.
Victor Frankenstein, a gifted medical student, has discovered the secret of bringing dead matter to life. Gathering materials from graveyards and slaughterhouses, he creates a giant of superhuman strength. But horrified by what he has done, Frankenstein runs away. Left alone in the world by his creator, the creature’s thoughts turn dark and he begins to plan his revenge. . .
Mary Shelley’s famous novelâ€"more than just a horror storyâ€"is vividly and faithfully retold in
graphic novel format.
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I had read how this version could help to introduce the young reader to the Mary Shelley original with footnotes related to difficult vocabulary. The graphics and footnotes were there, but the author's skipping over in a moment the actual creation of the monster tended to make this a very sterile presentation. I highly doubt that this censored, puritanical presentation could excite the imagination of an avid young reader.
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