The Many Editions of Frankenstein
Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus was first published on January 1, 1818 without attribution. Only 500 copies were produced by the small publishing house known …
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Frankenstein’s Influence Over Two Centuries
While living in Switzerland, Lord Byron (Yes, that Lord Byron) held a writing competition among some close friends. The goal: Write the best horror story. …
Read MoreMary Shelley: Her Life and Works
Mary Shelley was born on August 30th, 1797, to Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin. Her mother, a renowned philosopher and feminist, died only a month …
Read MoreBringing Horror to Life: The Origin of Frankenstein
The story of Frankenstein started during a rainy summer night in 1816. After a year marked by an extremely long and bitter winter, Mary Shelley …
Read MoreBooks of Fright
Halloween has arrived, and what better way to get into the spooky spirit than by reading scary books. Here are some stories that are sure to …
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