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ERIC Number: EJ342412
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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"Frankenstein" in the Classroom.
Veidemanis, Gladys V.
English Journal, v75 n7 p61-66 Nov 1986
Presents five reasons for classroom study of Mary Shelley's gothic work: (1)intriguing style and subject matter, brevity and novelty; (2)narrative versatility; (3)representation of the Romantic Era in English literature; (4)female authorship; (5)significance of the central theme of "scientific aims pursued in reckless disregard of human consequences". Offers topics for writing and research. (JK)
Descriptors: Critical Reading, English Instruction, English Literature, Literary Criticism, Literature Appreciation, Nineteenth Century Literature, Romanticism, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Frankenstein; Gothic Novel; Literature Instruction; Shelley (Mary)