This 30-minute talk by Dr Will Bowers explores the narrative structure, literary and cultural context, and geographical symbolism of Frankenstein.
Other videos
Electricity and Frankenstein video
A short film from the History of Science Museum demonstrating early electrical investigations and the power of lightning.
Downloadable resources
Mary Shelley Timeline (3Mb)
Printable poster summarising the main events of Mary Shelley’s eventful and tragic early life and their influence on her best-known novel.
Frankenstein reading list
A selected list of useful external resources to deepen your appreciation of Frankenstein in its wider cultural and critical context.
Online workshop: Science and Frankenstein
A bookable online workshop from the History of Science Museum exploring the scientific background and inspiration behind Shelley’s novel with stories and objects from the museum’s collections.