The spark of life -- Waking the dead -- Making monsters -- A meeting of two minds -- Eloping to the mainland -- My hideous progeny -- Frankenstein, or, The modern Prometheus -- The anatomy act -- A sea change
Summary
"A ... blend of literary history, lore, and early scientific exploration that traces the origins of the greatest horror story of all time"--Dust jacket flap
Motillo brings to life the fascinating times, startling science, and real-life horrors behind Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [305]-310) and index
