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170: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

Mary ShelleyJust in time for Halloween, the boys review a classic horror story

Along with special guest Longinus, P&C review “The Fear,” an imperial pumpkin beer from Flying Dog, then continue their “shortcut to the classics” series with a discussion of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Considered one of the first horror novels, and also one of the first science fiction novels, the book has inspired more than its share of plays and movies, although most of the movies depart from the book in many details. You may be surprised what is and is not in the book.

Our favorite literary critics review the plot and a few of the more prominent themes.

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