#Frankenstein: or The Modern Prometheus

Book : Twit Lit Classics

by Mike Bezemek

Genres: Classics; Humorous gen fiction

Synopsis

Few classic works of literature have excited such enduring popular interest among the general public as Frankenstein. But suppose the characters--Victor Frankenstein, Captain Robert Walton, and, yes, even the "monster"--had shared their tale in tweets? #Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus hilariously reimagines Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel in about 200 tweets, each 280 characters or less. @frankendoctorvictor: A rainy November night, under dying candle, I infused the spark. A gasp! A convulsion of limbs! A yellow eye opened. WTF had I done? In this witty abridgment, Victor Frankenstein's quest to create a sentient being is retold with the occasional emoji. The plight of his monstrouscreation is presented with internet acronyms. And Captain Robert Waltonponders the blinding power of ambition with hashtags. @captainrobwalton: All seems pretty legit, btw. But will you tell me how the creature was built? I don't need a "recipe." #justbasics Including an appendix that presents the original passages upon which each tweet is derived, #Frankenstein offers modern readers an entertaining and accessible companion to a great American classic. @iamnotttamonstar: Now, I've found you, @frankendoctorvictor, and here's my request. NO, mydemand. Make me a companion of the same species with the same defects.And don't forget the #ladyparts.

Release date: June 12, 2018

Publisher: Skyhorse

Print pages: 176