In this episode, Lisa and Ross talk about Chapter 2 of Frankenstein and discuss Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Percy Bysshe Shelley was a major English Romantic poet. He was born on August 4, 1792, and died on July 8, 1822. He was married to Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein.

Shelley was a radical in his poetry as well as in his political and social views. He was expelled from Oxford University for atheism, and his first marriage was annulled after he ran away with Mary Godwin, the daughter of the philosopher William Godwin.

Shelley's poetry is characterized by its idealism, its passion, and its exploration of the human condition. His most famous works include "Ode to the West Wind," "Prometheus Unbound," and "Adonais."

Shelley's influence on Frankenstein is evident in the novel's themes of ambition, hubris, and the dangers of scientific experimentation. The monster is a reflection of the dark side of the Romantic ideal of the individual genius.

Shelley's poetry and his influence on Frankenstein continue to be read and studied today. He is one of the most important figures in English literature, and his work has had a profound impact on Western culture.

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