Event Description
From ancient gods to generative AI, from Dracula to E.T., and from Hannibal Lecter to the Menendez brothers, monsters saturate our culture: on the big screen, in the pages of our books, in the news, and in our social media feeds. But what is it that defines a monster? What, exactly, makes something or someone so monstrous?
Surekha Davies seeks to answer these questions, taking readers on a fascinating journey through our extensive history of monster-making. Blending science, history, and pop culture, Davies tells the strange and compelling story of how our multi-millennial relationship with monsters has shaped the origins of the modern world. A profound and powerful retelling of the history of humanity, she offers a lens through which to view hidden assumptions about nature and society at large.
Event Speaker
Surekha Davies, historian
Event Information
Free and open to the public; registration required.
Hosted by the Linda Hall Library.
