The Madisonville Branch is hosting a very unique exhibition from the U.S. National Library of Medicine called Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature. This exhibit consists of six free-standing graphic panels about the classic novel and it’s implications on our society and on modern humans. It will be on display until January 25 so there is ample time to view it.
To expand on the display, Professor Amanda L. Jacob will present "Mary Shelley: Mother of Monsters" about the author from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on January 15 at the Madisonville Branch. Registration is not required to view the exhibit, but is preferred for the presentation.
"The presentation will focus on Shelly's biography, the inspiration for Frankenstein and Shelley's earned title, 'Mother of Monsters'," said Jacobs. "The lecture will also explore the impact Shelley had on monster novels as well as her exploration of man's timeless questions."
The exhibition explores how Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, provides a framework for discussions of medical advances that challenge our traditional understanding of what it means to be human. The exhibit is on loan. It has toured the country visiting various libraries since 2015.
“This exhibit has been so popular from the National Library of Medicine that I signed the library up for it in 2015 and we’re just now getting it!” said Jillian Boudreaux, the library's adult programming coordinator.
According to the U. S. National Library of Medicine’s website: “The NLM History of Medicine Division collects, preserves, makes available, and interprets for diverse audiences one of the world’s richest collections of historical material related to health and disease.” More information on The U.S. National Library of Medicine and their traveling exhibits can be found here.
Online registration is available for the lecture or register by calling (985) 845-4819.
Exhibition credit: This exhibition was developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
