In Frankenstein, Mary Shelley employs writing styles reflective of early-19th-century literature. This clip explores a range of those styles, including using a series of letters to develop a narrative, structuring a narrative concentrically, and the inclusion of Gothic elements like horror, suspense, and poetic descriptions of wild, remote settings. It assists students of English literature to gain a fuller appreciation of this important novel.

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

Shelley's Writing Style (7:33); .