Monthly Archives: February 2016

Valentine’s Day & Love’s Philosophy

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Suzanne Burdon

Romanticism was at its height from1800 to 1850 and celebrated emotion, individualism and the wonders of nature. For Shelley love was a philosophy and a spiritual calling. The Romantics gave us some of the best love poems, and Shelley wrote … Continue reading →

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Mary Shelley dies at 53 from a brain tumour.

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Suzanne Burdon

Mary Shelley died on 1st February 1851 at 53 from a ‘Disease of the Brain Supposed Tumour in left hemisphere.’ She had been suffering from severe headaches for many years. Before her death she had been living with her son, … Continue reading →

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Frankenstein’s monster reimagined?

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Suzanne Burdon

Reference to Frankenstein’s monster has become code for bringing someone back from the dead. There is a new Fox drama called Second Chance starting next week, which plays fast and loose with Mary Shelley’s famous concept. According to the San … Continue reading →

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