Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is often hailed as the first science fiction novel. Even though the novel is about the creation of life, discussions of Frankenstein often focus on galvanism, electricity, and chemistry. This lecture will discuss theories that were prevalent in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries and apply them to Mary Shelley's depiction of Victor's creation of life. This lecture will also touch on Mary Shelley's own experiences and the influence that the deaths of her young children had on her most famous novel.
About Dr. Diana Edelman
Dr. Diana Edelman is Professor of English and English Department Chair at the University of North Georgia's Gainesville Campus. Professor Edelman specializes in Gothic fiction, British Romanticism, and the intersections of literature and science. Her book, Embryology and the Rise of the Gothic Novel, was published by Palgrave in 2021 and was shortlisted for the 2022 Book Prize of the British Society for Literature and Science. Dr. Edelman also plays roller derby and trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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This program is a part of the ShelleyFest series at the Cumming Library. Be sure to check out the rest of the programs in this scary-fun October series!
Frankenstein and Monster Theory: How Do You Make a Monster? presented by Dr. Anita Turlington, UNG - Wednesday, October 12 @ 7:00 p.m.
Writers' Night of Fright - Wednesday, October 26 @ 7:00 p.m.
TAGS: | Literature | Guest Lecture |
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