One of the greatest classic horror stories, Mary Shelley's Gothic novel sees Dr Frankenstein manufacture life - The Monster - only to see it go beyond his control. The original novel is more sympathetic to the monster's plight than is generally presented on film, making it an important book to be read. This abridged version with music is an ideal introduction to teenagers, making it a key release in the first year of Naxos AudioBooks' new series 'Young Adult Classics'. Bonus CD-ROM with searchable texts in word document and exam-helpful notes from leading teacher/writer Francis Gilbert.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included.
“The production is commendable and features music taken from Tchaikovsky and Debussy, with the narration well performed by Daniel Philpott and Jonathan Oliver.”
