Frankenstein and Its Classics: The Modern Prometheus from Antiquity to Science Fiction Contributor(s): Weiner, Jesse (Editor), Stevens, Benjamin Eldon (Editor), Rogers, Brett M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1350054887 ISBN-13: 9781350054882 Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic OUR PRICE: $118.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical - Literary Criticism | Comparative Literature - Literary Criticism | Gothic & Romance |
Dewey: 809.387 |
LCCN: 2017056915 |
Series: Bloomsbury Studies in Classical Reception |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.28 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Frankenstein and Its Classics is the first collection of scholarship dedicated to how Frankenstein and works inspired by it draw on ancient Greek and Roman literature, history, philosophy, and myth. Presenting twelve new essays intended for students, scholars, and other readers of Mary Shelley's novel, the volume explores classical receptions in some of Frankenstein's most important scenes, sources, and adaptations. Not limited to literature, the chapters discuss a wide range of modern materials-including recent films like Alex Garland's Ex Machina and comics like Matt Fraction's and Christian Ward's Ody-C-in relation to ancient works including Hesiod's Theogony, Aeschylus's Prometheus Bound, Ovid's Metamorphoses, and Apuleius's The Golden Ass. All together, these studies show how Frankenstein, a foundational work of science fiction, brings ancient thought to bear on some of today's most pressing issues, from bioengineering and the creation of artificial intelligence to the struggles of marginalized communities and political revolution. This addition to the comparative study of classics and science fiction reveals deep similarities between ancient and modern ways of imagining the world-and emphasizes the prescience and ongoing importance of Mary Shelley's immortal novel. As Frankenstein turns 200, its complex engagement with classical traditions is more significant than ever. |