030: Mary Shelley Part 2: The Birth of Frankenstein and Never-Ending Tragedy

Hello! Welcome back to another episode of It's a History Podcast. In this episode, we continue delving into the life of Mary Shelley. Picking up from last week's episode, we explore Mary's fateful journey to Geneva with Percy, Claire, and Lord Byron, leading to the birth of her masterpiece, Frankenstein. This episode covers significant events including Mary's complicated relationship with her family, the scandal surrounding her personal life, the tragic loss of her children and sister, and the tumultuous dynamics with Percy and their literary friends. Join us as we unravel the personal and professional challenges that shaped Mary Shelley's incredible literary career. Proceed with caution as this episode discusses themes of death and suicide.

Sources for Todays Episode Include:

Romantic Outlaws: The Extraordinary Lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and her Daughter Mary Shelley byCharlotte Gordon

Random House April 2015

Mary Shelley: The strange True Tale of Frankenstein's Creator By Catherine Reef 

Clarion Books September 2018

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