Mary Shelley

Written in 1816 when she was only nineteen Mary Shelly's novel of "The Modern Prometheus" chillingly dramatized the dangerous potential of life begotten upon a laboratory table. A frightening creation myth for our own time, Frankenstein remains one of the greatest horror stories ever written and is an undisputed classic of its kind. 206 pages. Soft cover.

Increase your comprehension of Shelley's Frankenstein while you read! CliffsComplete guides feature the complete work and a glossary side-by-side to help you understand unusual words and phrases immediately. CliffsNotes commentary and resources are also included, with helpful context on the historical background of the work and author, review questions, insightful commentary, and additional textual information. 240 pages, softcover.

Mary Shelley's works have propelled her to rise as a major figure in the world of Romantic literature. This Dover anthology presents some of her most famous works, including Frankenstein, The Modern Prometheus, Mathilda, Transformation, The Dream, The Mortal Immortal, The False Rhyme, and a significant excerpt from the apocalyptic classic The Last Man. 497 pages, softcover.

Introduce your children to the classics with Edcon's abridged and adapted storybooks. With grade-appropriate vocabulary, "preview question" about the chapter, illustrations, "comprehension check" multiple choice questions, vocabulary check exercises, a list of words with definitions and example sentences to ensure confidence, each chapter will help to improve reading skills. In addition, children will discover the storylines of favorite stories and gain an appreciation for the fun reading can be. Level 2. 72 pages, softcover, answers included.