Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein delves into a range of themes that were particularly popular among 19th-century Romantics and which have been perennial favorites of numerous writers since. This clip highlights some of those themes, including the pursuit of knowledge and the responsibility involved with acquiring it, what makes us human, and the power of nature. It is a valuable resource for students of English literature.

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

The Pursuit of Knowledge (8:41);.