The lady and her monsters : a tale of dissections, real-life Dr. Frankensteins, and the creation of Mary Shelley's masterpiece / Roseanne Montillo.
"A ... blend of literary history, lore, and early scientific exploration that traces the origins of the greatest horror story of all time"--Dust jacket flap.
Motillo brings to life the fascinating times, startling science, and real-life horrors behind Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062025814
- ISBN: 0062025813
- Physical Description: 322 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: 1st edition
- Publisher: New York : Willam Morrow, [2013]
- Copyright: ©2013
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-310) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Spark of life -- Waking the dead -- Making monsters -- A meeting of two minds -- Eloping to the mainland -- My hideous progeny -- Frankenstein, or, The modern Prometheus -- Anatomy act -- A sea change.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 823.7 MON (Text) | 37810435121743 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
