Looking forward to having the opportunity to reread this magnificent novel and share insights with others. I've read it a few times, twice in academic studies, and I class it as one of my favourites, but as I get older my memory fades and it is certainly a book that rewards revisiting.
Excellent introduction! I think it's also interesting as we begin the novel to note that Victor Frankenstein is German and the perception of Germans, which only changed with the advent of World War I, was especially those of romantic and philosophers.
I will also add that for non-fiction geeks out there, the dual biography of Mary Shelley and her mother Mary Wollstonecraft (by many considered to be the founder of modern feminism), "Romantic Outlaws" by Charlotte Gordon is excellent (I especially enjoyed the audiobook). It has some spoilers, so it could be considered more of a follow up to this read.
This will be my third reading, but my first time since reading the biography, so I'm looking forward to it!
Thanks for sharing, Tim. I knew a little bit about it being linked to Germany but I’ll have to read up about that too. Will have to check out that biography as well, Shelley’s family is remarkable really.
I have the 1831 version but currently I am reading the 1818 for a class. I do not mind being a part of this despite the differences between the two versions. As long as it is okay for me to still be involved?
100%! Be great to have you on board. I’ve not read the original version but I understand the differences, while noteworthy, are not monumental or anything. You might have to be our expert on the original version!
I'm not sure if I can read in tandem this time, but I'm so excited to learn more about Frankenstein! My understanding of it has changed so much since I was little.
Lovely to have you with us either way! I feel the exact same way. I studied the play of all things when I was younger, but I've never read the book until now. Absolutely love learning about Mary Shelley too, she was an amazing woman.
It is indeed! I’m going to finish it over the next couple days so I can share relevant posts/writings but yeah, the main reason for setting this up was so I get to read these classics too!
Looking forward to having the opportunity to reread this magnificent novel and share insights with others. I've read it a few times, twice in academic studies, and I class it as one of my favourites, but as I get older my memory fades and it is certainly a book that rewards revisiting.
Looking forward to discussing it with you!
Excellent introduction! I think it's also interesting as we begin the novel to note that Victor Frankenstein is German and the perception of Germans, which only changed with the advent of World War I, was especially those of romantic and philosophers.
I will also add that for non-fiction geeks out there, the dual biography of Mary Shelley and her mother Mary Wollstonecraft (by many considered to be the founder of modern feminism), "Romantic Outlaws" by Charlotte Gordon is excellent (I especially enjoyed the audiobook). It has some spoilers, so it could be considered more of a follow up to this read.
This will be my third reading, but my first time since reading the biography, so I'm looking forward to it!
Thanks for sharing, Tim. I knew a little bit about it being linked to Germany but I’ll have to read up about that too. Will have to check out that biography as well, Shelley’s family is remarkable really.
That it’s pronounced “Frahn-Ken-steen”
Correct except in German, stien is shteen and stein is shtine.
Extremely well-known hit comedy Young Frankenstein? 🫠
Stoked to read this book for my first time ever!
Yay, me too!
I have the 1831 version but currently I am reading the 1818 for a class. I do not mind being a part of this despite the differences between the two versions. As long as it is okay for me to still be involved?
100%! Be great to have you on board. I’ve not read the original version but I understand the differences, while noteworthy, are not monumental or anything. You might have to be our expert on the original version!
I'm not sure if I can read in tandem this time, but I'm so excited to learn more about Frankenstein! My understanding of it has changed so much since I was little.
Lovely to have you with us either way! I feel the exact same way. I studied the play of all things when I was younger, but I've never read the book until now. Absolutely love learning about Mary Shelley too, she was an amazing woman.
Oh is this your first time reading it first-hand too?
It is indeed! I’m going to finish it over the next couple days so I can share relevant posts/writings but yeah, the main reason for setting this up was so I get to read these classics too!