Frankenstein (1818) by Mary Shelley. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is arguably the first science-fiction novel ever published, and on that merit alone it is worth a read. Shelley paved the way for H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, China Mieville, and many others. The novel is also interesting because it raises an argument that’s still being debated today: are we the sum of our parts, or our experiences? Finally, when viewed from with a post-structuralist lens with the author and both 19th century and contemporary literary criticism in mind, it gives the reader a new perspective with regards to sexism and the patriarchy in western society.

Presenter: Kristen
Commenter: Helen

Date: 22 Feb 2012
Time: 19:15 sharp

Format:
1. Members introduction (5 minutes)
2. Club demography (2 minutes)
3. Introducing interesting books (5 minutes)
4. Brief introduction of next book (2 minutes)
5. Book presentation (20-30 minutes)
– A brief history of author’s life
– A short summary of the book
– Main/new ideas that the book brought to the society at the time that it was written
– What were the major implications/reactions at the time that it was written?
– What are the major implications on our daily lives (if any)?
6. Group discussion led by the commentator (45-60 minutes), member’s personal view about the book, opposing ideas.

At the end of the meeting, a group of us goes to a bar nearby for a drink, everyone is welcome to join.

Venue: Librairie-café Les Recyclables: 53, rue de Carouge, Genève
Tram 12/13 arrêt Pont d'Arve ou Augustin,
Bus 1/4/44 arrêt Pont d'Arve ou Plainpalais,
Parking vélo devant l'arcade,
Parking voiture sous le centre commercial Plainpalais-centre

Note: reading the book is not a "must" to attend the meeting!

Look forward to see you all!

Download the book from:
http://www.planetebook.com/ebooks/Frankenstein.pdf

To purchase the hard copy, you can send an email to Grégory in Librairie-café Les Recyclables: [email protected]

To join the club: http://www.glocals.com/#/groups/geneva/geneva-book-club-group.htm

To see the upcoming events:https://sites.google.com/site/genevabookclubgbc/event/2012