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Frankenstein Dover Thrift Editions Classic Novels

Frankenstein Dover Thrift Editions Classic Novels

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Our take on the Frankenstein Dover Thrift Editions Classic Novels

Mary Shelley's 1818 novel in Dover's inexpensive Thrift Editions paperback, first published in this form in 1994. It is the full unabridged text, with a short note on the author and the era rather than the annotations and essays of scholarly editions. At $1.95 at alibris as of November 7, 2026, it sits at the low end of its recent range and is one of the cheapest ways to own the novel new.

Best forStudents who need the full text for a classReaders new to Frankenstein who want a cheap copyAnyone building a classics shelf on a budgetGift for a teen getting into gothic horror
Pros
  • Complete, unabridged 1818 text
  • Very low price for a new copy
  • Light and small enough to carry to class
  • Sturdy glued paperback binding for the money
  • Widely used in schools, so notes and study guides match it
Cons
  • No footnotes or explanatory essays
  • Small, dense type on plain paper
  • Bare-bones production: no introduction worth reading
  • Cover and paper feel cheap next to trade paperbacks

Frankenstein Dover Thrift Editions Classic Novels prices at every store

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Frankenstein Dover Thrift Editions Classic Novels price history

Lowest price we've seen: $1.95 on Nov 7 at alibris. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Buyers treat this as a no-frills way to get the full novel cheaply and generally rate it well for value. Complaints center on the small print and the lack of notes rather than the text itself.

What people mention
  • ValuePraisedOwners repeatedly call it the cheapest way to get the full text new.
  • Print sizeCriticisedSome readers find the type small and the page layout dense.
  • AnnotationsCriticisedIt has no footnotes or scholarly introduction, which some students miss.
  • BuildMixedThe glued paperback holds up for a semester but feels flimsy next to pricier editions.
  • TextPraisedBuyers confirm it is the complete, unabridged novel.

Specifications

Format
PaperbackSource
Language
EnglishSource
Release Year
1994Source
Genre
Horror & Ghost Stories, ClassicsSource

Questions and answers

Is this the full novel or an abridged version?
It is the complete, unabridged text of Frankenstein. Nothing is cut.
Does it include notes or an introduction?
No. It has the novel and a brief note on the author and period, but no footnotes or critical essays.
Which edition of the text is this, 1818 or 1831?
Dover's Thrift edition prints the 1818 first edition text. Check with your instructor if your class assigns the 1831 revision.
Is the print easy to read?
It is legible but small and tightly set. Readers with vision issues may prefer a larger trade paperback.
Is $1.95 a good price?
Yes. At $1.95 at alibris as of November 7, 2026, it is near the bottom of its recent range and about as cheap as a new copy gets.
Is it suitable for a high school or college class?
Yes, if the syllabus does not require annotations. Many classes use this edition because it is cheap and complete.
Where is the Frankenstein Dover Thrift Editions Classic Novels cheapest?
At alibris, for $1.95, 65% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Frankenstein Dover Thrift Editions Classic Novels?
4 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Walmart, Target, Booksamillion.

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Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.Source
Release Date
1994-10Source