Did Mary Shelley create the first true science fiction novel? Is Frankenstein a philosophical fable? How did Frankenstein inspire countless more horror stories? 



Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Frankenstein, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.



You can order Frankenstein and explore our favourite Folio books at https://foliosociety.com/thebookclub



Email us: ⁠⁠thebookclub@goalhanger.com⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠

TikTok: ⁠⁠@thebookclubpodhq⁠⁠

X: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠

YouTube: ⁠⁠@TheBookClubPodHQ⁠⁠



Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen

Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris

Social Producer: Harry Balden

Video Editor: Josh Smith

Executive Producer: Dom Johnson
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Book Club

Goalhanger

7. Frankenstein: Horror, Humanity, and Hubris

MAR 30, 202676 MIN
The Book Club

7. Frankenstein: Horror, Humanity, and Hubris

MAR 30, 202676 MIN

Description

Did Mary Shelley create the first true science fiction novel? Is Frankenstein a philosophical fable? How did Frankenstein inspire countless more horror stories? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of Frankenstein, the world it was born of, and the novel itself. You can order Frankenstein and explore our favourite Folio books at https://foliosociety.com/thebookclub Email us: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@thebookclubpodhq⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠@bookclubpodhq⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@TheBookClubPodHQ⁠⁠ Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Josh Smith Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices