Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

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One of the greatest horror stories of all time, in a stage adaptation that sticks closely to Mary Shelley's original novel.

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant and ambitious young student, discovers the secret of creating life from the remains of the dead. But elation at his triumph is replaced by horror when he sees his monstrous creation. Abandoned by the one who made him, Frankenstein's Creature is left to a world that fears and rejects him, and soon his innocence turns to misery - and a murderous desire for revenge... Every word in Patrick Sandford's 'vigorous adaptation' (The Times) is lifted directly from Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel. One of the greatest horror stories of all time, and one that still grips readers today almost two hundred years after its first publication. Patrick Sandford's adaptation of Frankenstein was first performed at Nuffield Theatre, Southampton, in 2004. All the more successful for staying faithful to the dark spirit of the original book, this adaptation includes notes on the first production and can be performed with a minimum of set and props, making it well suited for staging by schools and amateur theatre groups, as well as by professional companies.

'Atmospheric… haunting… with splendid Gothic horror touches… a truly impressive theatrical experience'

* ReviewsGatecom *
Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English novelist who wrote the Gothic novel Frankenstein (1818).
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ISBN 13 9781848421943
ISBN 10 184842194X
Title Frankenstein
Author Mary Shelley
Series Nhb Modern Plays
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Nick Hern Books
Year published 2011-03-16
Number of pages 56
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.