This piece provides an overview of the novel and its literary significance, and then gives details about four distinct ways of approaching the novel: Frankenstein and Bioethics, Frankenstein and Friendship, Writing Fiction Based on Real Science, and The Power of Appearance. Each of these sections includes links to resources and content (mainly from t
A biography covering the life of Mary Shelley and important events that may have influenced the ideas in her novels. The podcast provides useful and entertaining biographical information.
An interactive digital game that features a retelling of Mary Shelley’s novel combined with a story in which players get to learn about scientific discoveries, the history of science, and ethical questions around innovation and discovery.
A digital archive including photos and images of places in England and abroad where Mary and Percy Shelley travelled or lived. The collection includes images of the sites in Switzerland where Mary Shelley was inspired to begin writing
A collection of graphs, maps and charts used to display information about Mary Shelley, her novel, and its history and significance.
A digital exhibit grouped into categories including the novel, its history and adaptations, and the figure of the Romantic outsider. The different categories include essays, images, and digital artefacts from the NYPL collection.