#FrankenSmack Notes

It occurs to me I could explain a few things about my #FrankenSmack tale.

In 1816, five people spent a very rainy summer on Switzerland's Lake Geneva. One was Lord Byron. Another was Percy Bysshe Shelley. Another was Mary Godwin, who would become Mary Shelley (after Percy's wife committed suicide). Mary's step-sister Claire Clairmont was there (stalking Byron). Rounding out the five was Dr. John Polidori.

Because of the rain, the literary leanings of the vacationers, etc etc, they challenged each other to write a horror story. The most lasting contribution was Mary's tale, which was published two years later as FRANKENSTEIN: OR, THE MODERN PROMETHEUS.

Ever seen Ken Russell's GOTHIC? It postulated (wildly) about the gathering, after which Mary reportedly said she got her idea in a dream. I decided to take a(n equally wild) stab at what could have caused the dream; hence, Le Voleur.

Want a cheat sheet for the French? Voilà:

le Voleur = the Thief
le Champignon = the Mushroom
le Chat = the Cat
le Paon = the Peacock
l'Escroc = the Rogue
Maison = House