This Halloween, UGA will take part in Frankenreads, a celebration of the book “Frankenstein” shocking its way onto the literary scene 200 years ago.
A nearly-complete reading of Mary Shelley’s famous novel will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in UGA’s Main Library as part of the international celebration of the book’s 200th anniversary.
The famous entry in the horror genre is considered the first “author-created myth,” as well as a forerunner in science-fiction literature.
Shelley was only 18 when she wrote “Frankenstein.”
University of Georgia associate professor Roxanne Eberle believes that the story has endured thanks to its portrayal of our deepest fears.
“Either we are monsters or maker of monsters. The creature is a very blank slate that your passions, terrors and fears can be written upon.”
“It’s also about technology out of control of the maker. A lot of science fiction explores this fear. We make something using our technology and it either becomes smarter than we are or we lose control of it.”
The final part of the novel will be read at Cine in costume before a free screening of “The Bride of Frankenstein” at 7:30 p.m.