About this episode

This episode explores the life of Mary Shelley, her creation of Frankenstein, and her impact on modern science fiction and horror.

Mary Shelley didn't just create Frankenstein - she helped invent modern science fiction while forever changing the landscape of horror. This episode, we explore her remarkable life: her radical parents, scandalous romance with Percy Shelley, the personal tragedies that shaped her, and the stormy night that gave birth to one of literature's greatest monsters.

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