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Frankenstein (1818 novel)

Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

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The Historical Events that Inspired Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

This chapter explores the historical events that influenced the creation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, including a volcanic eruption, a year without a summer, and a summer in Geneva surrounded by Swiss winter weather. It also discusses the writing challenge between Mary Shelley and her friends to write supernatural stories during their time in Geneva.

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