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Love & Other Monsters author Emily Franklin at Walpole Public Library

By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Staff Emily Franklin, bestselling author of “The Lioness of Boston," joined the patrons of Westwood Public Library to discuss her new novel “Love & Other Monsters." Her new historical fiction novel centers around 1816, the year with no summer, and follows the often-forgotten stepsister of Mary Shelley. Read more

‘Frankenstein’ talk raises philosophical questions

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By Katie Hennessey Hometown Weekly Intern The story of Frankenstein is a well-known narrative that is often associated with the image of the monster’s signature bolts through the neck and a menacing, fear-inspiring face. However, delving below the surface of the infamous story reveals a myriad of hidden allegories and dynamics, many of which are...
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