Charlotte Gordon

Distinguished professor of English at Endicott College and award-winning author; wrote Romantic Outlaws and the Very Short Introduction to Mary Shelley, and appears here to introduce Mary Shelley's life and work.

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Apr 28, 2022 • 7min

Mary Shelley – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 46

Charlotte Gordon, Distinguished Professor of English and award-winning author, dives into the captivating life of Mary Shelley, known for Frankenstein but so much more. She discusses Shelley's relationship with her mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, and how that influenced her views on women's rights. Gordon reframes Frankenstein as a dystopian tale about silencing women and highlights Shelley's overlooked works, including The Last Man, a prescient novel about pandemics. Discover how Shelley's legacy continues to resonate today.

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