About the book
A New York Times Notable Book and
Providence Journal Best Book of the Year
From the incomparable Peter Ackroyd: a brilliant re-imagination of the classic tale that has enthralled readers for nearly two centuries.
Victor Frankenstein, a researcher, and the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley form an unlikely friendship as first-years at Oxford. Shelley challenges the conventionally religious Frankenstein to consider his atheistic notions of creation and life—concepts that become an obsession for the young scientist. As Victor begins conducting anatomical experiments to reanimate the dead, he at first uses corpses supplied by the coroner. But these specimens prove imperfect for Victor’s purposes…
Filled with the literary lights of the day, including Percy Shelley, Godwin, Lord Byron, and Mary Shelley herself, and penned in period-perfect voice, The Casebook of Victor Frankenstein is sure to become a classic of the twenty-first century.
Editions of The Casebook of Victor Frankenstein
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780701182953
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307473776
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099524137
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780385530842
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385531498
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307702272
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780307702289
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A New York Times Notable Book and
Providence Journal Best Book of the Year
From the incomparable Peter Ackroyd: a brilliant re-imagination of the classic tale that has enthralled readers for nearly two centuries.
Victor Frankenstein, a researcher, and the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley form an unlikely friendship as first-years at Oxford. Shelley challenges the conventionally religious Frankenstein to consider his atheistic notions of creation and life—concepts that become an obsession for the young scientist. As Victor begins conducting anatomical experiments to reanimate the dead, he at first uses corpses supplied by the coroner. But these specimens prove imperfect for Victor’s purposes…
Filled with the literary lights of the day, including Percy Shelley, Godwin, Lord Byron, and Mary Shelley herself, and penned in period-perfect voice, The Casebook of Victor Frankenstein is sure to become a classic of the twenty-first century.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Casebook of Victor Frankenstein about?
A New York Times Notable Book and
Providence Journal Best Book of the Year
From the incomparable Peter Ackroyd: a brilliant re-imagination of the classic tale that has enthralled readers for nearly two centuries.
Victor Frankenstein, a researcher, and the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley form an unlikely friendship as first-years at Oxford. Shelley challenges the conventionally religious Frankenstein to consider his atheistic notions of creation and life—concepts that become an obsession for the young scientist. As Victor begins conducting anatomical experiments to reanimate the dead, he at first uses corpses supplied by the coroner. But these specimens prove imperfect for Victor’s purposes…
Filled with the literary lights of the day, including Percy Shelley, Godwin, Lord Byron, and Mary Shelley herself, and penned in period-perfect voice, The Casebook of Victor Frankenstein is sure to become a classic of the twenty-first century.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Casebook of Victor Frankenstein?
Fiction > Fiction / Literature / Comics / Graphic novels: special features > Fiction: mashup / crossover
Where can I read a sample of The Casebook of Victor Frankenstein?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780701182953
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Casebook of Victor Frankenstein?
Peter Ackroyd
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Casebook of Victor Frankenstein is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780701182953) and paperback(ISBN 9780307473776) and paperback(ISBN 9780099524137) and altformat(ISBN 9780385530842) and ebook(ISBN 9780385531498) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307702272) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780307702289)
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