Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: Origins and Afterlives
with Charlotte Boyce - Senior Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Portsmouth.
From the time of its first publication in 1818 to the present day, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has been subject to numerous adaptations and re-imaginings. What accounts for its extraordinary versatility and enduring appeal? To answer this question, this talk will first return to the origins of the text and its reflection of Mary and Percy Bysshe Shelley's Romantic ideals. The talk will then
7.30pm - 8.30pm: £4 Places are limited so advance booking is essential
Havant Library, Havant Meridian Centre, Havant, Hampshire PO9 1UN
Tue 27 Feb 2018