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Frankenstein Redux: Posthuman Monsters in Jeanette Winterson's Frankissstein.

Authors :
McAvan, Emily
Source :
M/C Journal; 2021, Vol. 24 Issue 5, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

A literary criticism is presented of the book "Frankissstein" by Jeanette Winterson is presented. The novel portrays various forms of monsters such as artificial intellegence, lifelike sex dolls and transgender embodiment. The story switches between Mary Shelley writing "Frankenstein" and the story of Ry Shelley, a transgender doctor and Victor Stein, a transhumanist, who become involved in the world of artificial intelligence and cryonics.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14412616
Volume :
24
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
M/C Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
152817217
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5204/mcj.2843