Frankenstein inspiring the monster
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7 жыл бұрынThe tale of a curious scientist who creates a sapient but grotesque Creature in a scientific experiment gone wrong has shaped science fiction writing for generations. Written by Mary Shelley in 1818, it defined a whole new genre of literature, but what was the inspiration behind her legendary story?
Join our expert panel as we journey back to a time when using electricity was a novel concept, curiosity and research went hand in hand, and unorthodox scientific experimentation was the norm. Discover how the public perception of research and eminent scientists of the time influenced Shelley to unleash her Monster on the world.
The lecture was recorded on February 21 2017 at the Royal Society. For more events like this, see our schedule - ow.ly/KhTi306gTN1
@volken54 7 жыл бұрын
In my view the deeper meaning of Mary Shelley's work is really a warning. It looks like she tells we should be aware of the danger we bring in and with us. In fact the real monster is Doctor Frankenstein , the Creator and not the creature, the poor monster. And, who knows, perhaps this might also have a teological perspective.
@ImpartiallySpeaking 10 ай бұрын
Equally so and less identified, a warning as to the fears about the immediate emancipation of slavery in the years before Canning’s use of the narrative in Parliament
@lewienew 8 ай бұрын
@@ImpartiallySpeakingMary Shelley was an abolitionist
@josephineeather9852 5 жыл бұрын
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