
Classics of Horror: Frankenstein, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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James Krasner
A reanimated corpse lumbering from the shadows with outstretched arms. A vampire creeping toward a bared throat with fangs exposed. A scientist’s brutish alter ego stalking the shadows of gas-lit London. Chances are that you’re familiar with the literary monsters of Frankenstein, Dracula, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde—even if you haven’t read the novels that portray them.
In Classics of Horror: Frankenstein, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, James Krasner, an expert in Victorian literature, takes you on a fascinating journey into the enduring power of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. You’ll learn how these three literary masters structured their novels to offer not only scares but also complex insights into cultural debates that still matter to us today. What responsibilities do scientists owe to their discoveries, and is there such a thing as going too far? What anxieties about gender and sexuality do we still share with Victorian readers? Can literature help us answer questions about crime, identity, and the nature of evil?
By the end of this uncanny Audible Original, you’ll have a richer appreciation for these classics of horror—whether you’ve read them before or are encountering them for the first time.
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Fun, insightful read for horror fans!
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Very engaging
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Looking forward to hearing more from Dr Krasner
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Thank you Audible for the Halloween treat!
Interesting weave of history & horror stories
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That being said, the author strains to find insights even where they don't exist. In particular, it seems that he felt it crucial to find feminist or misogynistic aspects to each, whether they're really there or not. Some of these were really a stretch. Then, to further stretch the point, he references various movie adaptations and vaguely related books to demonstrate. In these cases, he's not really bringing these 'big 3' books to light -- he's postulating on how MUCH later authors and moviemakers used similar characters or ideas.
Somewhat interesting but a stretch
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Great Overview!
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If there is a problem with this collection of lectures, it is that only two chapters are dedicated to each book. This keeps the analysis at a very introductory level, and when talking about legacy, it almost assures you that the book or movie you are thinking of that was influenced by these stories will not be mentioned. Take Dracula, for example. There are probably tens of thousands of vampire stories now (if not more) that probably would never have seen the light of day without Bram Stoker’s book. And the same can be said for both of the others. And yet, Krasner is right. Three books written in a style that is a bit slow moving by today’s standards, have inspired a kaleidoscope of wonderful (and not so wonderful) modern works that have engaged and entertained tens of millions of readers and viewers. These lectures provide a good introduction to the original characters.
Introducing Some Very Influential Characters
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Not what I thought.
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Dracula is not boring
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Allegations of the authors speaking to social issues likely overblown.
Some mildly interesting context, indicating connections to events and people of the era. But not fascinating. Basically what you'd expect in a literature lecture.
Just ok
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