Revolution and Notoriety
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.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Juliet Aubrey |
| Reader | Ellie Kendrick |
| Author | Charlotte Gordon |
| Abridger | Sara Davies |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
Broadcasts
- Wed 12 Aug 201509:45BBC Radio 4 FM
- Thu 13 Aug 201500:30BBC Radio 4
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