This is the "Penguin English Library Edition" of "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley. 'Never did I behold a vision so horrible as his face, of such loathsome, yet appalling hideousness'. A twisted, upside-down creation myth, Mary Shelley's chilling Gothic tale lays bare the dark side of science, and the [...]

The epic battle between man and monster reaches its greatest pitch in the famous story of Frankenstein. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor himself to the very br[...]

Part of a new six-volume series of the best in classic horror, selected by award-winning director Guillermo del Toro. The epic battle between man and monster reaches its greatest pitch in the famous story of Frankenstein. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forc[...]

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.
Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence.
Introductions at the beginning of each story, illu[...]

Presents the famous story of a young man who thinks he can change the world by making better human beings. Instead he creates a living monster with a mind of its own. This book contains activities designed to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English and help students to meet the Framework obje[...]

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is the chilling story of a scientist who suceeds in creating a fearful monster ... a monster that holds a terrible power over him and the people he loves. Essential Classics are a quick way into some of the most exciting classic novels. Includes glossary and a readin[...]

Part of the "Livewire Graphics" series, which provides lower ability pupils access to the true text of favourite classic novels. This work uses abridged text from the original stories intertwined with a storyboard layout and illustrations.[...]

Victor Frankenstein learns the secret of producing life, and so, by putting together parts of various corpses, he creates the Frankenstein monster. The monster is huge and disformed, but he means no harm to anyone--until constant ill treatment drives him to murder and revenge. This easy-to-read vers[...]

Traces the life of the English writer, describes her relationship with her poet husband, and discusses Frankenstein and her other novels[...]

More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA.