Reading Room
Frankenstein: The 1818 Text by Mary Shelley, afterword by Ulrich Baer (2019)
In Search of Mary Shelley: The Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein by Fiona Sampson (2018)
The classic and authoritative text, and the fascinating life story of its author.
This Reading Room recommendation is offered in conjunction with the Manual Cinema; Frankenstein performance, part of the Cal Performances at Home Fall Season.
Go Beyond the Stage with behind-the-scenes artist talks and interviews, lectures and public forums with UC Berkeley faculty, recommended reading, and other interesting connections to the Cal Performances At Home programs.
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