false 1167662 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 1167662 1 1155368 9 10 2007 Frankenstein: A Cultural History total:54|5:6|4:23|3:20|2:4|1:1| 54 191 104 24 4506 3.57 92 33 16670481 210176 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 3 1 false Sun Mar 23 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Feb 29 00:24:59 -0800 2008 Mon Mar 24 20:52:27 -0700 2008 more...]]> 50924402 1210459 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 3 0 false Thu Mar 26 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 30 10:21:27 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 30 10:38:47 -0700 2009 Once more...]]> 11276505 121534 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 0 0 false Sun Dec 30 09:32:56 -0800 2007 Sun Dec 30 09:32:56 -0800 2007 more...]]> 37267677 1012174 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 5 0 false Sun Nov 30 09:21:15 -0800 2008 Sun Nov 09 14:03:12 -0800 2008 Sun Nov 30 09:21:15 -0800 2008 1
It's not. It's a thoughtful, well-researched and quite scholarly history of the Franken...more...]]> 78393106 427526 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 0 false Thu Nov 19 21:03:23 -0800 2009 Thu Nov 19 21:07:18 -0800 2009 more...]]> 79539076 1973266 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 0 false Wed Dec 02 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Dec 01 11:16:14 -0800 2009 Wed Dec 02 17:06:19 -0800 2009 10123441 144440 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 0 0 false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Fri Dec 07 20:59:32 -0800 2007 Fri Dec 07 21:02:30 -0800 2007 more...]]> 73673595 82521 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 3 0 false Sun Oct 25 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 06 16:12:39 -0700 2009 Sun Oct 25 15:28:27 -0700 2009 25189943 1063913 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 3 0 false Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 23 06:42:02 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 30 07:35:06 -0700 2008 Frankensein to my "To Read" list. I was a little disappointed that it wasn't...more...]]> 26411587 856728 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 3 0 false Sat Jul 05 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Jul 05 22:24:55 -0700 2008 Thu Oct 23 16:26:41 -0700 2008 more...]]> 28091356 230282 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 0 false Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 23 14:04:35 -0700 2008 Wed Dec 02 20:28:37 -0800 2009 more...]]> 27138104 1322529 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 3 0 false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun Jul 13 13:50:02 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 13 13:50:02 -0700 2008 more...]]> 13225765 744209 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 2 0 false Wed Jan 30 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 22 20:36:18 -0800 2008 Tue Feb 19 18:31:34 -0800 2008 more...]]> 23258422 966475 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 0 false Thu Dec 20 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Thu May 29 16:28:58 -0700 2008 Thu May 29 16:30:03 -0700 2008 19722326 1066149 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 3 0 false Tue Apr 08 09:52:54 -0700 2008 Tue Apr 08 10:02:19 -0700 2008 28445862 1037183 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 3 0 false Mon Aug 11 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 27 14:48:56 -0700 2008 Sun Aug 10 22:43:37 -0700 2008 21393859 610692 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 0 false Thu May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu May 01 08:59:13 -0700 2008 Wed May 14 09:46:40 -0700 2008 72942820 1381650 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 0 false Mon Nov 09 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Sep 29 18:00:29 -0700 2009 Thu Nov 05 19:31:26 -0800 2009 9720111 373640 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 3 0 false Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Thu Nov 29 12:45:52 -0800 2007 Tue Mar 25 13:24:21 -0700 2008 29718186 1314796 1167662 0393061442 9780393061444 24 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279m/1167662.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181584279s/1167662.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1167662.Frankenstein_A_Cultural_History 3.54 54 A lively history of the Frankenstein myth, tracing its evolution from a Romantic nightmare to its prominence in today's imaginative landscape.

Frankenstein began as the nightmare of an unwed teenage mother in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1816. At a time when the moral universe was shifting and advances in scientific knowledge promised humans dominion over that which had been God's alone, Mary Shelley envisioned a story of human presumption and its misbegotten consequences. Two centuries later, that story is still constantly retold and reinterpreted, from Halloween cartoons to ominous allusions in the public debate, capturing and conveying meaning central to our consciousness today and our concerns for tomorrow. From Victorian musical theater to Boris Karloff with neck bolts, to invocations at the President's Council on Bioethics, the monster and his myth have inspired everyone from cultural critics to comic book addicts. This is a lively and eclectic cultural history, illuminated with dozens of pictures and illustrations, and told with skill and humor. Susan Tyler Hitchcock uses film, literature, history, science, and even punk music to help us understand the meaning of this monster made by man. 68 illustrations.]]> 2007 4 0 false Tue Sep 16 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Aug 09 16:02:46 -0700 2008 Tue Sep 16 17:08:23 -0700 2008 http://bookblog.meanlouise.com/?p=49
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