Frankenstein, or, The Modern PrometheusFrankenstein was published in 1818, the work of a 21-year-old genius named Mary Shelley. Hundreds of movies, adaptations, and monster masks later, its reputation remains so lively that the title has become its own word in the English language. Victor Frankenstein, a scientist, discovers the secret of reanimating the dead. After he rejects his hideous creation, not even the farthest poles of the earth will keep his bitter monster from seeking an inhuman revenge. Inspired by a uniquely Romantic view of science’s possibilities, Shelley’s masterpiece ultimately wrestles with the hidden shadows of the human mind. |
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... and a few months afterwards he received a letter from her husband , acquainting him with his intention of marrying an Italian lady , and requesting my father to take charge of the infant Elizabeth , the 28 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR ,
... and a few months afterwards he received a letter from her husband , acquainting him with his intention of marrying an Italian lady , and requesting my father to take charge of the infant Elizabeth , the 28 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR ,
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... Elizabeth as my future wife ; a design which she never found reason to repent . From this time Elizabeth Lavenza became my playfellow , and , as we grew older , my friend . She was docile and good tempered , yet gay and playful as a ...
... Elizabeth as my future wife ; a design which she never found reason to repent . From this time Elizabeth Lavenza became my playfellow , and , as we grew older , my friend . She was docile and good tempered , yet gay and playful as a ...
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... Elizabeth was not incited to apply herself to drawing , that her companions might not outstrip her ; but through the desire of pleasing her aunt by the representation of some favor- ite scene done by her own hand . We learned Latin and ...
... Elizabeth was not incited to apply herself to drawing , that her companions might not outstrip her ; but through the desire of pleasing her aunt by the representation of some favor- ite scene done by her own hand . We learned Latin and ...
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... Elizabeth , therefore , under a promise of strict secrecy ; but she did not interest herself in the subject , and I was left by her to pursue my studies alone . It may appear very strange that a disciple of Albertus Magnus should arise ...
... Elizabeth , therefore , under a promise of strict secrecy ; but she did not interest herself in the subject , and I was left by her to pursue my studies alone . It may appear very strange that a disciple of Albertus Magnus should arise ...
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... Elizabeth and I had been his constant nurses : his disposition was gentle , but he was in- capable of any severe application . William , the youngest of our family was yet an infant , and the most beautiful little fellow in the world ...
... Elizabeth and I had been his constant nurses : his disposition was gentle , but he was in- capable of any severe application . William , the youngest of our family was yet an infant , and the most beautiful little fellow in the world ...
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