The Mother of Science Fiction: Inventing Frankenstein

What began as a vivid dream on a stormy night during the “Year Without a Summer,” after a round of German ghost stories by the fire, would go on to spark the birth of science fiction. In this episode, we will explore Mary Shelley’s journey from her childhood to becoming the author of Frankenstein, and how her imagination–and pain–brought a creature to life that still resonates with us so deeply today. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@watchhercookpodcast ⁠ Sources: ⁠Times: Did a Real-Life Alchemist Inspire Frankenstein?⁠ ⁠Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus⁠ ⁠Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley- Poetry Foundation⁠ ⁠JStore: Mary Shelleys obsession with the cemetery⁠ ⁠Artificial intelligence and Frankenstein- comparative analysis ⁠ ⁠Frankenstein or Modern Prometheus: Issues in biomedical science⁠ ⁠Frankenstein at 200: Why hasn’t Mary Shelley been given the respect she deserves?⁠ ⁠Mary Shelley Biography⁠ ⁠This day in history: Frankenstein published ⁠ ⁠Smithsonian Magazine- Breaking auction records⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices