This year is the bicentennial of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: or, the Modern Prometheus, a landmark of science fiction and Gothic literature. I've already touched on the book earlier this summer while discussing Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom (a follow-up to my coverage of Jurassic World. But after reading Mike Stell's great review last week, I couldn't pass up the opportunity for one last look at the book, especially on Halloween. … [Read more...] about Science Corner: The Making of a Monster
Mary Shelley
Book Review: Frankenstein
This year marks the 200th anniversary of one of my favorite books – Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Actually, its full title is Frankenstein: Or the Modern Prometheus. And that is a good reminder that this novel is really about Frankenstein the man, not about his creation. Frankenstein is the one who steals from the gods (God?) the ability to create life from that which is lifeless. And, as long as we are clearing up misconceptions, the novel is not about re-animating the dead, as is often popularly shown in the movies, … [Read more...] about Book Review: Frankenstein