The most noticeable genres of literature describe in Shelly's novel are the Gothic term and the Science Fiction term. ... They reaches the height of their considerable fashion in the 1790`s and the early years of the 19th century- (Oxford Companion to English Literature, p. 405-06). ... The Gothic goal was to rebelliously assail the secrets of Heaven, whereas, in Shelley, Nature is being penetrated in a wanton act of assumption and pride. 2 On the other hand we notice the Science Fiction:- the current name for a class of prose narrative which assumes an imaginary technological or sci...

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Whenever two novels were written in different time periods, many differences can be found between these novels. ... Viewpoints and beliefs change with time, and the writing styles in these novels reflect this evolution. ... All of these negative responses led to the monster's transformation into a "killing machine."" ... There were many allusions to works of literature; these allusions meaningless to readers who are not familiar with the works. ... Since Thérese Raquin was meant for the common reader, it was set in contemporary time in the city. ...

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