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Join in the FrankenFest200 fun for a literary open mic night celebrating the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Prepare a poem or flash fiction piece to share.
Theme: Horror & Science Fiction (broadly interpreted!)
Not a writer yourself, but want to participate? No problem!!! Share an interpretation of a work by another poet or author.
Please limit each piece to 4 minutes.
Why Science Fiction? Isn’t Frankenstein a Horror Story?
While it is true that Mary Shelley’s most famous work, Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus explores themes of gothic horror, the mad scientist, and the responsibility of creation, did you know that Mary Shelley is often considered the mother of science fiction? Her novels were the first of their kind to use science fact of the day to create science fiction involving technical achievements beyond those possible at the time.
All Ages. Full menu is available for purchase.
Sponsored by the Kickstand Cafe, Arlington. A FrankenFest200 in Arlington event.
