Mary Shelley: A Biography | Frankenstein | National Theatre at Home

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Mary Shelley was the product of an extraordinary background. Her father, William Godwin, is an atheist! An atheist at that point, the late 18th century, early 19th century, is an offence against nature. Her mother is a complete feminist — the progenitor of all feminists. So whatever happens to this child is going to be extraordinary. What Britain i... Read More