The Secret Life of Books — Season 1, Episode 6: Frankenstein
Documentary • 30 min • 2 seasons, 12 episodes
Episode synopsis
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has become synonymous monsters and the dangers of science without morals. Author and scientist Professor Alice Roberts returns to the original text to explore the myths of the novel and what Shelley originally intended Frankenstein to be about.
About The Secret Life of Books
Classic books are considered with a fresh eye. Returning to the authors' original manuscripts and letters, expert writers and performers bring their personal insights to these great works.