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Revolutionary France leads Mary Wollstonecraft to make a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, following Frankenstein's publication, Mary Shelley considers a new start.

Juliet Aubrey and Ellie Kendrick read Charlotte Gordon's dual biography of the remarkable and pioneering feminist, Mary Wollstonecraft and her extraordinary novelist daughter, Mary Shelley. Today, revolutionary France leads Mary Wollstonecraft to make a life changing decision. Meanwhile, following Frankenstein's publication, Mary Shelley considers a new start.
Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Elizabeth Allard.

15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Juliet Aubrey
Reader Ellie Kendrick
Author Charlotte Gordon
Abridger Sara Davies
Producer Elizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Wed 12 Aug 2015 09:45
  • Thu 13 Aug 2015 00:30

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