The popular image of Frankenstein's monster—with green skin and neck bolts—is a far cry from Mary Shelley's original novel. The real story is a complex convergence of cutting-edge science, personal tragedy, and a surprising connection to Scotland. The novel was born during the infamous "Year Without a Summer" in 1816, when Mary Shelley, then only 18, was trapped indoors with literary figures like Percy Shelley and Lord Byron. Their discussions about the nature of life and experiments in galv...
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The popular image of Frankenstein's monster—with green skin and neck bolts—is a far cry from Mary Shelley's original novel. The real story is a complex convergence of cutting-edge science, personal tragedy, and a surprising connection to Scotland. The novel was born during the infamous "Year Without a Summer" in 1816, when Mary Shelley, then only 18, was trapped indoors with literary figures like Percy Shelley and Lord Byron. Their discussions about the nature of life and experiments in galv...
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The popular image of Frankenstein's monster—with green skin and neck bolts—is a far cry from Mary Shelley's original novel. The real story is a complex convergence of cutting-edge science, personal tragedy, and a surprising connection to Scotland. The novel was born during the infamous "Year Without a Summer" in 1816, when Mary Shelley, then only 18, was trapped indoors with literary figures like Percy Shelley and Lord Byron. Their discussions about the nature of life and experiments in galv...
