Description
Frankenstein Resutured
Book Summary
In this collective work, twenty-one authors and twenty-one illustrators ask what would have become of Frankenstein's creature had it lived through the two hundred years since its creation. The result is a literary and graphic journey that updates the classic myth, exploring how Mary Shelley's monster adapts, transforms, and survives every era. An original proposal that fuses classic fiction, horror, and graphic novels to offer a multifaceted and surprising reading experience.
What is it about?
Starting from the premise that Frankenstein's creature did not die at the end of the original novel, this book imagines its journey throughout the last two hundred years, from 1818 to the present day. Each author and illustrator provides a unique vision of how the monster would have experienced different historical moments, cultural movements, and social transformations. The reader witnesses a choral reinterpretation of the myth, where the creature becomes a witness and protagonist of the evolution of the modern world, always from the perspective of horror, loneliness, and the search for identity that characterize the character.
Main themes
- Reinterpretation of the Frankenstein myth throughout modern history.
- The creature's loneliness and search for identity in different historical contexts.
- Horror as a lens to observe social and cultural evolution.
- The fusion of classic literature, contemporary fiction, and graphic novels.
- The relevance of the monster as a symbol of the different and the marginalized.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in classic and contemporary fiction, especially those who enjoy reinterpretations of literary myths. It is also ideal for fans of literary horror and graphic novels, as well as those looking for a choral and experimental reading that combines text and illustration. It is a perfect work for those who already know Mary Shelley's original story and wish to explore new perspectives on her creature.
What this book offers
- An updated and fragmented vision of the Frankenstein myth, connecting the past with the present.
- Twenty-one different looks at the same character, which enriches the understanding of the monster as a symbol.
- A reading experience that combines literary narrative with illustration, offering a hybrid and visual format.
- The possibility of reflecting on universal themes such as identity, rejection, and survival through time.
- A creative tribute to Mary Shelley's work that invites the reader to rediscover the classic from a contemporary perspective.
Technical specifications
- Author: Shelley, Mary
- Publisher: Editorial Alrevés
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: CLASSIC TEXTS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, CLASSIC FICTION, HORROR AND GHOST STORIES, GRAPHIC NOVELS
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2018
- Number of pages: 480
- Weight: 1004 g
Editorial review
Frankenstein Resutured is an ambitious proposal that succeeds in revitalizing a universal literary myth through the collaboration of multiple voices and graphic styles. Its main appeal lies in the diversity of approaches, which allows the reader to traverse two centuries of history through the eyes of the creature. Although the length and the choral format may require a leisurely read, the work offers a rich and stimulating experience for those looking for an original reinterpretation of Mary Shelley's classic. Recommended for readers who value narrative and visual experimentation within the horror and classic fiction genres.