The Literary Monster On Film Five Nineteenth Century British Novels And Their Cinematic Adaptations
Horror films, history and criticismFilm adaptationsEnglish fiction, history and criticism, 19th centuryMonsters in motion picturesMonsters in literatureHorror filmsHistory and criticismEnglish fiction
"Monsters in novels were connected with the protagonist, representative of a character's personal failings and failings of society. Film adaptations depict the creatures as engaging in senseless violence, suggesting a fear of the uncontrollable. This dichotomy is analyzed through examinations of Frankenstein, Dracula, She, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Island of Dr. Moreau"--Provided by publisher.
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