Frankenstein: A Norton Critical Edition: 0

Bought this for my Son’s English lit degree. The font size is quite good and not time like some books.

Pour les cours. Au top !

I picked up the Norton Critical Edition of Frankenstein, and it’s easily one of the best versions of this novel I’ve read. The story itself is still powerful—Mary Shelley’s mix of horror, emotion, and philosophical questions holds up incredibly well—but this edition adds a lot of depth without getting in the way of the actual reading experience. The text is clean, readable, and presented the way Shelley intended, which makes revisiting the novel feel fresh even if you’ve read it before. What really makes this edition stand out is the supplemental material. The essays and historical documents give you a clearer sense of what Shelley was responding to when she wrote the book, and they add layers you don’t get from basic printings. You see how ideas about science, morality, responsibility, and even early debates about “playing God” shaped the story. The critical essays are varied enough that you get several perspectives without feeling overwhelmed. The annotations are another highlight. They’re helpful without being intrusive, and they fill in details that make certain scenes or references easier to appreciate. You can read straight through without checking the notes, or you can take your time and explore the background—either way, it enhances the experience instead of breaking the flow. Overall, this is a five-star edition of a five-star classic. If you want Frankenstein in a format that’s both enjoyable to read and rich with context, the Norton Critical Edition is absolutely worth having on your shelf. Ready whenever you are for the next item.

Edizione originale del 1818, con alcuni saggi di analisi e l'introduzione all'opera. Molto utile se si sta studiando il testo in modo approfondito.

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