In the first installment of this series, Juliana Lufkin takes you on a journey into the literary work, "Frankenstein", which founded the genre of Science-Fiction in 1823. Together you will explore how the cultural climate in Britain during the Romantic Period allowed a radical departure from the previous literary style and aided in creating a new genre. Students will also read and discuss several science-fiction short stories. Materials required - “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley, any edition.