Book Review: Frankenstein
September 25, 2025
In Frankenstein, lyrical and psychological prose combines with a cultivated atmosphere of Gothic tragedy to bring Shelley’s narrative to life.
In Frankenstein, lyrical and psychological prose combines with a cultivated atmosphere of Gothic tragedy to bring Shelley’s narrative to life.
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