FRANKENSTEIN (WORDSWORTH EMPRESS) (HB)

Frankenstein is the classic gothic horror novel. The tale is a superb blend of science fiction, mystery and thriller. Victor Frankenstein driven by the mad dream of creating his own creature, experiments with alchemy and science to build a monster stitched together from dead remains. Once the creature becomes a living breathing articulate entity, it turns on its maker and the novel darkens into tragedy. This edition uses the 1831 version of the text and includes a new afterword by Dr Sally Minogue.