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Desiring the Extinction of Knowledge
What does Frankenstein posit about the intelligibility of nature, especially human nature? “I at once gave up my former occupations, set down natural history and all its progeny as a deformed and abortive creation, and entertained the greatest disdain for a would-be science which could never even step within the threshold of real knowledge.” Awed […]
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Frankenstein Vol 1 Blog 1
Looking at Volume 1 of Frankenstein through the narrow restraints of Suvin’s definition of science fiction as “the literature of cognitive estrangement”, I think it is fair to say that Frankenstein can be considered a good example of science fiction. … Continue reading → Continue reading
Shelley’s Life Reflected in Frankenstein
My copy of Frankenstein comes with a brief timeline of the life of Mary Shelley. Upon reading the creation of the monster, I’m reminded of the phenomena of postpartum depression. After bringing new life into this world- albeit in the … Continue reading → Continue reading