A precursor to gothic literature and science fiction genres, Frankenstein is a novel fuming with imagination as it depicts a well known horror story. Shelly’s gothic fiction is written in epistolary form as a means of correspondence between the failed writer Robert Walton and his sister, while he is away on a dangerous expedition in search of fame. Some major themes explored in the gothic classic are the fallibility of ambition and knowledge, revenge, prejudice, isolation, and the imperfecti ...
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William Godwin (1756-1836), philosophical anarchist, novelist and intellectual, kept a diary from 1788 until a few weeks before his death. The diary has recently been transcribed and edited and is available on the web at: http://godwindiary.bodleian.ox.ac.uk. It offers a hugely detailed if deeply cryptic window on Godwin's literary life, his familial life (as the lover and then husband of Mary Wollstonecraft and the father of Mary Shelley), and his connections into an extraordinary range of ...
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Inspired by “Classic Tales” and “Lore” podcast, I created this podcast to share tales written by women writers deemed classic literature and popular fiction of their time. "Wildflower Tales" aims to cultivate an appreciation for the literary heritage of female authors, some still known, many not. Wildflowers are known for their distinct varieties, and so too were these pioneering writers. Each writer brought her own unique voice, perspective, and experiences to the literary table. From the s ...
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07 - Vol. I, Chapter II
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08 - Vol. I, Chapter III
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09 - Vol. I, Chapter IV
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11 - Vol. I, Chapter VI
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12 - Vol. I, Chapter VII
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13 - Vol. II, Chapter I
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14 - Vol. II, Chapter II
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15 - Vol. II, Chapter III
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16 - Vol. II, Chapter IV
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17 - Vol. II, Chapter V
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18 - Vol. II, Chapter VI
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19 - Vol. II, Chapter VII
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20 - Vol. II, Chapter VIII
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21 - Vol. II, Chapter IX
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22 - Vol. III, Chapter I
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23 - Vol. III, Chapter II
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24 - Vol. III, Chapter III
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25 - Vol. III, Chapter IV
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26 - Vol. III, Chapter V
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27 - Vol. III, Chapter VI
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28 - Vol. III, Chapter VII
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8: The Three Misses Benedict at Yale by Mrs. Burton Harrison
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Today, a light romantic tale that could easily be made into a Hallmark movie today. Written by Constance Cary Harrison, an American writer who shared many a glance into the elite New York Society she hosted. Places to Learn More About the Author Looking for more on Constance Cary Harrison’s life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent r…
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7: The Swiss Peasant by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
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Today's episode is a romantic tale set during the time of the French Revolution from Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, an American writer best known for novel, Frankenstein. Places to Learn More About the Author Looking for more on Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore: A comprehensiv…
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6: The Four-Fifteen Express by Amelia B. Edwards
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Today, we're setting off on a literary journey through the captivating world of Amelia B. Edwards as we explore one of her most popular supernatural tales, "The Four-Fifteen Express," a tale that combines mystery, intrigue, and a vital cigar case. Places to Learn More About the Author Looking for more on Amelia B. Edwards' life and literary contrib…
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5: The Wind in the Rose-bush by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
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Today, we're embarking on a haunting tale with Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, an American writer known for known for her contributions to New England regionalist literature. In this episode, we share Freeman’s short ghost story “The Wind in the Rose-bush," an eerie tale of that blends domestic life with the supernatural and considered one of her bes…
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4: The Shell of Sense by Olivia Howard Dunbar
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Olivia Howard Dunbar's hope for a revitalization of supernatural fiction was realized decades after her article appeared, as a number of writers—many of them women—published stories featuring phantoms of various kinds. She herself contributed to that renaissance, writing several psychological ghost stories that also display her interest in marriage…
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3: The Eternal Feminine by Carolyn Wells
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Today, we embark on a light literary adventure, venturing into the charming realm of American author Carolyn Wells, where we delve into some humorous excerpts of "The Eternal Feminine." Places to Learn More About the Author Looking for more on Carolyn Wells’ life and literary contributions? Here are four excellent resources to explore: Read this wo…
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2: Mrs. Manstey's View by Edith Wharton
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Wildflower Tales, Episode #2 - Mrs. Manstey's View by Edith Wharton Born into high society in 1862, Edith Wharton defied societal norms to become a renowned novelist known for her keen observations of the human condition. In this episode, we share Wharton’s first published short story "Mrs. Manstey's View," a poignant tale of loneliness, change, an…
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1: The Ruby and the Caldron by Anna Katherine Green
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Wildflower Tales, Episode #1 – The Ruby and the Caldron by Anna Katherine Green Today, we're embarking on a thrilling tale with Anna Katherine Green, the trailblazing author who forever shaped the mystery genre. In this episode, we share one of Green’s short stories "The Ruby and the Caldron," that includes a party, embarrassment, love and yes, a s…
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A discussion of religious dissent, the development of a secular education at London University in the 1820s, and Godwin's own lifelong concern with education.Von Mark Philp, David O’Shaughnessy, Ellen Sandford O'Neill
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Godwin and his historical context
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A discussion of the historical period in which William Godwin was writing and the social and political pressures that he was working under at the time.Von Mark Philp, David O’Shaughnessy, Ellen Sandford O'Neill
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A discussion about the social aspects of the life of the writer William Godwin- how he interacted with his friends and how he was seen by his peers.Von Mark Philp, David O’Shaughnessy, Ellen Sandford O'Neill
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How far did Godwin have an impact on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818) and what does it tell us about how she thought about his principles, and his life.Von Mark Philp, David O’Shaughnessy, Ellen Sandford O'Neill
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Godwin's life and family
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A discussion of Godwin's relationships with unconventional women; and his 'Victorian' attitudes towards his daughter, Mary Shelley and his wife, Mary Wollstonecraft.Von Mark Philp, David O’Shaughnessy, Ellen Sandford O'Neill
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Introduction to William Godwin
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The first part in this series gives a biography of the writer William Godwin, exploring his background and the key points from his life.Von Mark Philp, David O’Shaughnessy, Ellen Sandford O'Neill
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