Influenced and educated by her parents, Frankenstein’s author, Mary Shelley, grew up in a world of radical artists and writers. Her immortal novel explores various themes of early-19th-century Romanticism. This clip looks at Mary Shelley’s background and major influences on her thinking and writing, giving students of English literature a broader understanding of the nature and significance of this notable work.

Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2018. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 07, 2018.

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