Name: Frankenstein
Author: Mary W. Shelley
ISBN: 9780194620970

Frankenstein

Mary W. Shelley

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Ideal for intermediate learners of English looking to improve or practise their English. The book is filled with useful vocabulary that is carefully graded and easy to understand, it also comes with audio, so that you can listen to the story at the same time as reading. Victor Frankenstein thinks he has found the secret of life. He takes parts from dead people and builds a new ‘man’. But this monster is so big and frightening that everyone runs away from him – even Frankenstein himself!The monster is like an enormous baby who needs love. But nobody gives him love, and soon he learns to hate. And, because he is so strong, the next thing he learns is how to kill...

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THE PULSE

Victor Frankenstein’s pursuit of forbidden knowledge results in the creation of a sentient being that he immediately abandons. Driven by a desire to conquer death, Frankenstein assembles a creature from disparate human remains, only to be repulsed by the result of his own ambition. The creature, left to navigate a world that fears and rejects him, seeks vengeance against his creator. The narrative unfolds through a series of perspectives that document the tragic consequences of unchecked scientific experimentation and the profound isolation of the outcast.

INSIDE THE PAGES

Epistolary narrative structure incorporating letters and journals
Exploration of the ethical boundaries of scientific discovery
Examination of the psychological impact of social rejection
Gothic atmosphere characterized by desolate landscapes
Dual perspective shifting between the creator and the creation
Themes of parental abandonment and the search for identity
Graduated vocabulary tailored for intermediate language learners
Audio accompaniment to support reading comprehension

THE COLLECTIVE ECHO

Readers frequently highlight the accessibility of this adaptation, noting that it retains the core tension of the original text while simplifying the prose for learners. Discussion often centers on the moral ambiguity of Victor Frankenstein and the tragic nature of the creature’s development. Critics observe that the pacing remains brisk, effectively condensing the complex philosophical inquiries of the source material into a manageable format. The inclusion of audio is widely praised as a functional tool for improving listening skills alongside reading proficiency.

Page Count:
0

Publication Date:
2016-01-06

Publisher:
Oxford University Press España, S.A.

ISBN-10:
0194620972

ISBN-13:
9780194620970

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