Watch Her Cook is a podcast about the women who made history—or headlines. Every Wednesday, friends Cassie and Danielle dive into the stories of women who shattered norms, defied expectations, and proved their skills and aspirations reached far beyond the kitchen. From brave trailblazers to those who stirred up a scandal, we’re uncovering the bold, brilliant, and sometimes brazen women who left their mark!
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Watch Her Cook is a podcast about the women who made history—or headlines. Every Wednesday, friends Cassie and Danielle dive into the stories of women who shattered norms, defied expectations, and proved their skills and aspirations reached far beyond the kitchen. From brave trailblazers to those who stirred up a scandal, we’re uncovering the bold, brilliant, and sometimes brazen women who left their mark!
The Mother of Science Fiction: Inventing Frankenstein
Watch Her Cook
53 minutes
6 months ago
The Mother of Science Fiction: Inventing Frankenstein
What began as a vivid dream on a stormy night during the “Year Without a Summer,” after a round of German ghost stories by the fire, would go on to spark the birth of science fiction. In this episode, we will explore Mary Shelley’s journey from her childhood to becoming the author of Frankenstein, and how her imagination–and pain–brought a creature to life that still resonates with us so deeply today.
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Sources:
Times: Did a Real-Life Alchemist Inspire Frankenstein?
Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley- Poetry Foundation
JStore: Mary Shelleys obsession with the cemetery
Artificial intelligence and Frankenstein- comparative analysis
Frankenstein or Modern Prometheus: Issues in biomedical science
Frankenstein at 200: Why hasn’t Mary Shelley been given the respect she deserves?
Mary Shelley Biography
This day in history: Frankenstein published
Smithsonian Magazine- Breaking auction records
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Watch Her Cook
Watch Her Cook is a podcast about the women who made history—or headlines. Every Wednesday, friends Cassie and Danielle dive into the stories of women who shattered norms, defied expectations, and proved their skills and aspirations reached far beyond the kitchen. From brave trailblazers to those who stirred up a scandal, we’re uncovering the bold, brilliant, and sometimes brazen women who left their mark!
