The Science of Life and Death in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Summary
A scholarly essay from The Public Domain Review exploring the science of life and death in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, focusing on galvanism, resuscitation, and contemporary debates about distinguishing life from death, with historical anecdotes and notes linking science to the novel's themes. It traces real experiments (Galvani, Aldini), public anxieties, and the Shelley circle's influence on the portrayal of life, death, and reanimation.