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- Monsters of modernity: Frankenstein and modern environmentalism. Hammond, Kim // Cultural Geographies;Apr2004, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p181
The story of Frankenstein is often interpreted and mobilized as a powerful and popular symbol of concerns over the risks and dangers of science, progressive modernity and its ensuing technological creations, and � as in the recent GM 'Frankenstein food' debate � the dangers of 'messing with...
- UNI STAGES MONSTER BASH. Wolf, Jessica // Home Media Retailing;7/30/2006, Vol. 28 Issue 31, p10
The article reports on a panel at Comic-Con on July 20, 2006 that celebrated the 75th anniversary of Universal Studios monsters Frankenstein and Dracula. Fans were able to see a glimpse of the two-disc "Frankenstein" special edition DVD which will be released on September 25, 2006 alongside with...
- FRANKESTEIN. Lewis, James R.; Oliver, Evelyn // Dream Encyclopedia;2009, p86
An encyclopedia entry for "Frankenstein" is presented. It refers to a horror story by Mary Shelley entitled "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus." She was inspired to write the story while visiting with Lord Byron, the brother of her future husband, at his villa in Switzerland in 1816. The...
- The Many Faces of A Monster. // Literary Cavalcade;Jan2002, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p16
Presents several faces of a monster depicted on the writings of Mary Shelley 'Frankenstein'. Variations of the monsters presented; Characters representing the monster; Specifications of the films representing monsters.
- It's always alive. Neville, Lee // U.S. News & World Report;04/28/97, Vol. 122 Issue 16, p12
Offers trivia about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein character in 1997. The book `Frankenstein' as having been written 180 years ago; 1823, the first dramatic production of `Frankenstein'; How writers utilized Mary Shelley's creature and her themes during England's industrial age; 1910 being when...
- The Moon & the Origin of Frankenstein. OLSON, DONALD W.; OLSON, MARILYNN S.; DOESCHER, RUSSELL L.; POPE, AVA G.; SCHNARR, KELLY D. // Sky & Telescope;Nov2011, Vol. 122 Issue 5, p69
The article focuses on an astronomical investigation that possibly solved a mystery surrounding the origin of the classic horror novel "Frankenstein," by Mary Shelley. The novel focuses on scientist Victor Frankenstein who created a monster made from cadaverous remains. Several inconsistencies...
- The Myth of the Monster in Mary's Shelley's Murder Mystery, Frankenstein. Keese, Andrew // Journal of South Texas English Studies;Spring2011, Vol. 2 Issue 2, p1
A literary criticism of the book "Frankenstein," by Mary Shelley is presented. It explores the connectivity of the two central figures of the story which include Victor Frankenstein and an eight-foot-tall nameless creature he created. It highlights the views of literary critic Muriel Spark about...
- Frankenstein's `Conversion' from natural magic to modern science--and a shifted (and converted)... Ketterer, David // Science Fiction Studies;Mar97, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p57
Analyzes the collation of manuscripts `The Corrected Frankenstein: Twelve Preferred Readings in the Last Draft'. Account of the first stage of the `conversion' from the enthusiasm for ancient occult philosophers to modern science; Relationship between science and magic; Focus on the insert...
- Date With A Monster. // Read;10/22/2004, Vol. 54 Issue 5, p5
The article reports on Frankenstein Friday. The last Friday in October has been so named to honor the mother and father of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, who wrote the book, and Boris Karloff, who stared as the monster in movies. The day was created by Ron MacCloskey. The American Library...
