
October 30, 2018
2:30 pm
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3:30 pm
Thompson Library (various locations)
October 31, 2018
12:00 pm
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4:30 pm
Thompson Library (various locations)
November 2, 2018
3:00 pm
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5:30 pm
Thompson Library (various locations)
Join us for a series of fun events in Thompson Library during Halloween week to celebrate Mary Shelley and her novel Frankenstein!
Tour of Frankenreads Exhibit: Mary Shelley and Frankenstein
Tuesday, October 30 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Special Collections Display Area on the first floor of Thompson Library
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. In celebration, students and faculty in the English department and the University Libraries curated an exhibit of materials from the Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, the Medical Heritage Center and Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum featuring works by fellow Romantic women writers, works that influenced Shelley and adaptations of her novel.
This exhibit is on view October 4 until November 26.
The exhibit complements the events scheduled later this month for Frankenreads—the international celebration for Halloween 2018 organized by the Keats-Shelley Association of America.
Marathon Reading of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Wednesday, October 31 from noon to 4:30 p.m. in Mortar Board Room 202 of Thompson Library
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, faculty and students will gather to read aloud from the novel.
All are invited to drop by throughout the day to enjoy lively readings and light refreshments.
The Power of Frankenstein: A Lively, Kaleidoscopic Roundtable & Reception
Friday, November 2 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in Mortar Board Room 202 of Thompson Library
Faculty and graduate students will lead discussions on Frankenstein-related topics including monsters, horror films, psychoanalysis and the Shelley-Godwin Archive.
Reception sponsored by the English Undergraduate Organization (EUGO) to follow.
All are welcome.