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Love and Other Monsters by Emily Franklin
Love and Other Monsters by Emily Franklin
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Narrated By: Sophie Roberts
Audiobook Length: 17 hours 2 minutes
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A Feminist Reckoning and the Untold Origin of Frankenstein
In Love and Other Monsters, Emily Franklin provides a reimagined history of the infamous Year Without Summer through the eyes of Mary Shelley's stepsister, Claire Clairmont. Gathering at a Swiss mansion in 1816 with literary figures like Percy Shelley and Lord Byron, Claire navigates a landscape of desire, betrayal, and creative passion that ultimately gives birth to the modern vampire and the legend of Frankenstein. This biographical fiction documents Claire's desperate attempt to free herself from the role she plays in her sister's marriage by initiating an affair with Byron and recording the group's realities in her journal. It is an intentional look at the resilience required to survive the shadows of fame and the feminist history behind the creation of monsters.
Why You’ll Love This Audiobook
Emily Franklin’s narrative reclaims a marginalized historical voice, and Sophie Roberts’s narration brings an essential authenticity to this gothic epic. Roberts effectively captures the emotional nuances of a sisterhood tested by ambition and scandal, grounding the listener in the specific atmospheric tension of the 19th-century Swiss mansion. This 17-hour performance is a significant choice for those interested in the lives of creative women and the muses who defied the social rules of their time. If you appreciate narratives where legendary figures are humanized through the eyes of their peers, this recording provides a clear look at the personal history behind a literary masterpiece.
Audiobook Details
Audiobook Details
ISBN: 9798318539688
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Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
Length: 17 hours 2 minutes
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Language: English
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