Frankenstein: the myth of dark creation
Frankenstein: the myth of dark creation
Author(s): Lucia-Alexandra TudorSubject(s): Literary Texts
Published by: Addleton Academic Publishers
Keywords: Mary Shelley; Victor Frankenstein; Monster; mad scientist; creator; creation; revenge
Summary/Abstract: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley created in her Gothic masterpiece the myth of the mad scientist who, after trying to play God by creating a humanoid being from body parts, is forced to reject his own creation, thus bringing only misfortunes and deaths upon his beloved family and friends.
Journal: Romanian Journal of Artistic Creativity
- Issue Year: 2013
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 113-151
- Page Count: 39
- Language: English
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