pickThere are parts of Frankenstein I wish were written differently; it‘s apparent that Shelley was an inexperienced writer. But the mythology, parable, metaphor she created is superb and still holds up after 205 years.
The text of this annotated version follows the 1818 edition with the 1832 edits, along with other drafts, within the annotations. Klinger does a fantastic job covering all the bases including popular culture, academia, and much more.
I enjoyed the annotations from Leslie S. Klinger in American Gods so much that I am going to make it a point to try and collect all his annotated books. Frankenstein is readily available and cheap ($22 on Amazon) and I don‘t own any other copies of it. On top of Frankenstein, he has done Dracula (OOP and a bit expensive) works by Poe, Christie, Lovecraft, and more.
Probably be a couple months before I dig into this but I‘m super excited!
#Litfortunecookie is a great idea @KVanRead !
Frankenstein came to mind for "Do not mistake temptation for opportunity"
I tag @saresmoore @mklong @BarbaraBB @youneverarrived @Billypar @readordierachel
Frankenstein is by far one of my all time favorite classics. So much so I have 7 editions and counting and my friends and family know they can get me Frankenstein items and I‘ll love them! My latest addition to my ever growing Frankenstein collection are these earrings I made after finding the charms. I absolutely love how the earrings turned out and know I will be getting a lot of wear out of them. #BookInspiredJewelry #Frankenstein
pickPut this down for a long time but don‘t get the wrong idea, I totally loved it. It‘s the only way I‘d recommend reading ‘Frankenstein‘. The book uses the original 1818 text, but it notes the changes in the text to the 1831 version, as well as three different drafts she had. Plus it adds clarity to the stories and poems she references...it‘s really the only way to truly understand it. Wonderful read. Also recommend Klinger‘s version of ‘Dracula‘.
Victor Frankenstein abandons his creation, leaving him without any companionship. Wether you interpret the story as a metaphor for a God walking away from what he has created, or the irresponsible ambitions of modern science; it is certain he is very much #OnMyOwn
#MusicalNewYear
@Cinfhen
pickPerhaps one of the most famous paragraphs in fiction! Thoroughly enjoying reading this again.
I chose Frankenstein for my October book club, considering it‘s 200 years old this year. Mary Shelley was 19 when she wrote this and had already lost a baby 2 weeks after birth. This is a gorgeous edition which tells you everything you ever needed or wanted to know...
My total selfish splurge! Arrived today! It is gorgeous!
🎶... When you leave, I'm begging you not to go
Call your name two or three times in a row...
Yes, sir, I'm cut from a different cloth...🎶
Dr. Frankenstein abandoned his creation, leaving it isolated. Once he created a companion, it was #CrazyInLove
#HeatOfJuly
Day 15
Kitty paws = not very conducive to reading. 😑📖😼
#LittenKitten #TraLaFrankenstein #currentlyreading
First up for #LitsyPartyofOne is finishing my Halloween read. The book contains lots of interesting information, but I keep finding myself lost in all the footnotes. 😕
@Ambrosnazzy
*Finally* got this from the library today after having a pending hold for like a month. Just got through the lengthy foreword and note on the text, and thus have technically just started the story but I‘m already enjoying Leslie S. Klinger‘s wonderful annotations. I loved his ‘New Annotated Dracula‘, so I‘m sure I‘ll love this as well. #CurrentRead
I love the "new annotated" series & their latest is a fine addition.
Happy Birthday, Mary Shelley!! You were one wicked smart gal. 🎉🎉⚡️⚗️📗💀
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