Mary Shelley and the Secret Soul of the Euganean Hills

In this episode, we follow the unexpected journey of Mary Shelley through the serene yet mysterious landscapes of the Euganean Hills in northern Italy — a place that quietly shaped her Gothic imagination.

What drew the author of Frankenstein to this seemingly peaceful land of medieval castles and dormant volcanoes? And how did these landscapes influence her vision of nature’s beauty and terror?

From Villa Kunkler to the mists that rise over the hills at dawn, we explore how this corner of Italy became more than just a refuge — it became a mirror of Shelley’s inner world and a silent character in her writing.

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