Frankenstein and Gothic Literature
Take a journey through Mary Shelley's writing career, the fascinating creation of "Frankenstein" and Gothic literature!
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What You Will Learn!
- An introduction to the author Mary Shelley and her literary social circle.
- The creation story of "Frankenstein" and the novel's early editions.
- An overview of the Gothic in English literature.
- The Female Gothic and how Mary Shelley's novel engages with this literary tradition.
- A new look at interpreting the novel's framed narrative.
Description
In this course you will explore how Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein engages with the Gothic literary genre.
This course is divided in 8 lessons:
Introduction - Meet your instructor and get to know the course syllabus
1. Meet Mary Shelley - an overview of Mary Shelley's life and writing career
2. The creation story of "Frankenstein" - a visit to Switzerland in the summer of 1816
3. The novel's first editions - discover why the book was initially published anonymously and why it was ascribed to Percy Shelley
4. The Gothic in English Literature - an introduction to the three waves of Gothic in English literary history
5. The Female Gothic - what is Female Gothic and how does Frankenstein engage with this literary tradition?
6. Framed narratives - a look into the complex structure of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Conclusion - Suggestions of further reading
It's a journey in time to early 19th-century England.
The course is taught by Dr. Fernanda Korovsky Moura, PhD in Literary Studies, and English literature teacher specialized in 18th- and 19th-century English literature. It includes a supplementary worksheet in PDF with questions for you to think and think deeper. It's a great way to read or re-read this classic of English literature!
Who Should Attend!
- Book lovers and enthusiasts of English literature.