Slowly I learnt the ways of humans: how to ruin; how to hate; how to debase; how to humiliate. And at the feet of my master I learnt the highest of human skills; the skill no other creature owns: I finally learnt how to lie.Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form; Frankensteins bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes; the friendless Creature; increasingly desperate and vengeful; determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility; parental neglect; cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale.Mary Shelleys Frankenstein; adapted for the stage by Nick Dear; premiered at the National Theatre; London; in February 2011.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Blissfully intellectual. succulantly illuminating. A powerhouse of insights into the artistic realm of photography.By The Z ManThis got me thinking about photography in a way I never have. Now I have a strong understanding of what the medium is. and a better grasp of what to do to make my work stand out. Ms. Sontag is an intellectual without peer. her choice of words so eclectic yet perfect in expressing her deep understanding of this field. Its a pleasure to sink ones mind into her words. revel in her clarifications. soak up her insights and intelligence. This book is a classic for a reason. If youre a photographer trying to get a greater grasp of what it takes to be grand or noticed in this business. you will walk away with a deeper understanding of this world and its history. A terrific asset to any photographer gravitating towards the arts.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An engaging readBy BryanSontag writes intelligently without being bogged down in ideology or methodology. This is the work of an intellectual and a connoisseur whose insights are buoyed not by abstract theory but by deeply felt engagement with the art of photography ( and a little theory as well)1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A classic.By Stephen D. MalagodiRequired reading for every photographer. I found myself longing for an updated and expanded edition. as the Eurocentric modernist world Sontag so brilliantly illuminates leaves much of our present predicament unexplored.
