The lady and her monsters : a tale of dissections, real-life Dr. Frankensteins, and the creation of Mary Shelley's masterpiece / Roseanne Montillo.

Author/creator Montillo, Roseanne
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Willam Morrow, ©2013.
Description322 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851--Friends and associates.
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851. Frankenstein.
Women and literature--England. --History. --19th century.
Dissection--History. --19th century.
Human anatomy--History. --19th century.

Contents The spark of life -- Waking the dead -- Making monsters -- A meeting of two minds -- Eloping to the mainland -- My hideous progeny -- Frankenstein, or, The modern Prometheus -- The anatomy act -- A sea change.
Abstract "A ... blend of literary history, lore, and early scientific exploration that traces the origins of the greatest horror story of all time"--Dust jacket flap.
Abstract Motillo brings to life the fascinating times, startling science, and real-life horrors behind Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [305]-310) and index.
LCCN 2012021509
ISBN9780062025814 (hbk.)
ISBN0062025813 (hbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks PR5398 .M57 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold