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Frankenstein, bicentennial man

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What you’ll do

Two hundred years since it was first published, we look at why Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ continues to fascinate audiences. Join Professor Nick Groom, who will discuss how the book was influenced by debates about blood transfusion and animal experimentation, and how Shelley’s work still frames fundamental issues such as animal rights and artificial intelligence today. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions after the talk.

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Location

We’ll be in the Viewing Room. It’s next to the Library entrance on level 2, which you can reach by taking the lift or the stairs.

Waiting list

If this event is fully booked, you may still be able to attend. We will operate a waiting list, which opens 30 minutes before this event starts. Arrive early, and we’ll give you a numbered ticket. If there are any unfilled places just before the start time, we will invite you to enter in order of ticket number.

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About your speaker

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Nick Groom

Professor Nick Groom is an expert on the Gothic and intangible cultural heritage. He works in the English Literature department at the University of Exeter.