In Search of Frankenstein : Exploring the Myths Behind Mary Shelley's Monster -

Radu Florescu, Alan G. Barbour, Matei Cazacu

Robson Book Ltd. / Little Brown & Co.

2003

287 páginas

9h 34m

ISBN-13: 9781861052537

Relates an investigation into the origins of Mary Shelley's novel and reviews the treatment of its theme on the stage and screen... What is the link between Mary Shelley's 1818 novel and the history and myth surrounding the barons Frankenstein - a respected German noble family that inhabitted the Castle Frankenstein on the top of Magnet Mountain near Darmstadt from the early middle ages. All is explored in this fascinating and highly detailed book by an expert on Eastern European history author Radu Florescu leaves no stone unturned in his search for this legendary monster.