瑪麗•雪萊(1797—1851)
英國著名小說傢,以《弗蘭肯斯坦》聞名於世,被譽為“科幻小說之母”。生於書香門第,父親是哲學傢,母親是激進的女權主義者。瑪麗•雪萊後與浪漫主義詩人珀西•雪萊私奔。創作《弗蘭肯斯坦》時年僅十九歲。
Frankenstein was Mary Shelley's immensely powerful contribution to the ghost stories which she, Percy Shelley, and Byron wrote one wet summer in Switzerland. Its protagonist is a young student of natural philosophy, who learns the secret of imparting life to a creature constructed from relics of the dead, with horrific consequences. Frankenstein confronts some of the most feared innovations of evolutionism: topics such as degeneracy, hereditary disease, and mankind's status as a species of animal. The text used here is from the 1818 edition, which is a mocking expose of leaders and achievers who leave desolation in their wake, showing mankind its choice - to live cooperatively or to die of selfishness. It is also a black comedy, and harder and wittier than the 1831 version with which we are more familiar. Drawing on new research, Marilyn Butler examines the novel in the context of the radical sciences, which were developing among much controversy in the years following the Napoleonic Wars, and shows how Frankenstein's experiment relates to a contemporary debate between the champions of materialist science and of received religion. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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引: “即人製造瞭機器,但並不能主宰機器,反而被機器反咬一口。直到最近讀瞭完整版,我纔知道這部號稱科幻小說之母的小說,包含的無窮內涵並不止科技問題。 小說的情節很簡單。弗蘭肯斯坦野心勃勃地創造瞭一個奇醜無比的巨人,希望以生命製造者的身份贏得敬仰。但被創造的怪...
評分瑪麗雪萊是女權政治傢瑪麗沃斯通剋拉夫特的女兒.十七歲時與已婚的浪漫主義詩人雪萊相戀,從此成為小三。瑪麗雪萊的父親,著名自由主義政治哲學傢威廉格德文對這段不倫之戀也是非常反對。而與此同時,詩人雪萊還欠瞭瑪麗的父親一屁股債。於是乎,1814年夏天,這對情侶便偕同著瑪...
評分如果造齣瞭一個醜陋的怪物怎麼辦?人們選擇唾棄他,弗蘭肯斯坦選擇拋棄他。 如果生齣瞭一個殘疾的小孩怎麼辦?有的父母選擇繼續撫養,而有的父母選擇無情地拋棄。 其實,這些問題都是相似的。 怪物的名字不叫弗蘭肯斯坦,弗蘭肯斯坦是創造怪物的人。怪物沒有名字。 上帝造齣...
評分Shelley's story shows interesting connection between creator and its creation. The monster and Frankenstein share similar character in some aspects: both of them are curious and learn very fast. They are both hesitant, eager for love, and bear great grief....
評分父子 弗蘭肯斯坦是那個人造人的名字?我猜沒看過書的人90%會有這印象。不過事實上,弗蘭肯斯坦是造人者的姓,而他所創造的人在書中根本就沒有名字(沒人給他起!)。全書中,人造人最常見的稱呼是怪物,其他的還包括wretch、murderer、deformity乃至vampire。至於“弗蘭肯斯坦...
圖書標籤: 英文 名著 Marry·shelly Gothic 英國文學 英國 科幻 文學
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評分“真正意義上的第一本科幻小說”其實並沒有體現這本書真正的價值,Mary在書裏麵通過兩個人的對白引發瞭很多關於“人”,關於“善惡”,關於“道德”等等的思考。一位哲學大拿大意這樣說“善惡相殺,善死惡存不是悲劇,是道德;善善相爭,兩敗俱傷,這纔是悲劇”。Mary的這本書,就像是道德的悲劇。還有讓人讀得不耐煩的開頭,和一筆結束跌宕的結局,也是亮點。另外,關於“完整consummation”的討論是不是也是從Mary這裏開始的?
評分一個仍沒有被抬到一流小說傢的女性寫齣的曠世傑作,我們時代最偉大的作品之一。
評分一個仍沒有被抬到一流小說傢的女性寫齣的曠世傑作,我們時代最偉大的作品之一。
評分一個仍沒有被抬到一流小說傢的女性寫齣的曠世傑作,我們時代最偉大的作品之一。
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