Mountain High has identified Frankenstein, The Modern Prometheus as the October book selection. The recommendation is tied to the Halloween season and the contemporary importance of considering how human creations might control human lives in the age of artificial intelligence.
The selection addresses the distinction between the literary creature and the scientist, Dr. Victor Frankenstein, who created the creature in Mary Shelley's work. The origins of the story are linked to a volcano in Indonesia, a summer in Switzerland, and a contest among writers.
For those interested in the life of the author, the MHS library also offers Mary’s Monster: Love, Madness and How Mary Shelley Created FRANKENSEIN, which explores the life of Mary Shelley.
The recommendation emphasizes that Shelley's work remains a cultural touchstone that addresses questions regarding human creations and their influence on society.
