Episode 41: Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, and the Birth of Science Fiction

Unspookable

Nate DuFort

Stories For Kids, Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 25 October 2022

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

Have you heard the name Mary Shelley before? If not, we're sure you've heard of her book Frankenstein or the creature born within its pages. Did you know that Shelley's book is often referred to as the beginning of modern day science fiction? Or that it's original title was Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus? We're going to be digging into this and more as we find out why this book is so scary and the lasting imprint it has had on horror and the ethical questions surrounding life and death on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen http://nataliek.myportfolio.com Special thanks this week to: Bella and Al Episode artwork by: graphicsm_ https://www.instagram.com/graphicsm_ You can find Unspookable on Twitter and Instagram at:https://twitter.com/ImUnspookablehttps://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media committed to making quality programing for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com

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0:05.0	There it was, a fully open-loose flower.
0:08.0	A magic healing spell conjured from rainbow energy.
0:12.0	A San Francisco teenager finds out falling into the lands of Vedic mythology was just the beginning of his story.
0:21.0	And it's far from over.
0:23.0	Listen and subscribe to Shadow Realm Season 2, everywhere you get your podcasts.
0:30.0	Sounds in media.
0:35.0	It's a chilly, dreary day in 1916.
0:40.0	The rain hasn't let up in what seems like months.
0:44.0	The sky is overcast, making it feel like evening, even at noon.
0:49.0	And it's supposed to be summer vacation.
0:53.0	The house on the lake meant for boating, picnics and long games.
0:57.0	It feels cramped when everyone is stuck inside.
1:01.0	Out of games to play, you and your friends come up with another way to pass the time.
1:06.0	Ghost stories.
1:08.0	Each night, someone will tell a story, but only one will be declared the winner.
1:14.0	For days, you rack your brain.
1:16.0	How will you come up with something original?
1:19.0	Something bone-chilling.
1:22.0	Something that will really get your friends.
1:25.0	Then, after a long talk about the nature of life, it comes to you.
1:30.0	What if a corpse could be reanimated?
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