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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Page 51
... Justine Moritz ? Prob- ably you do not ; I will relate her history , therefore , in a few words . Madame Moritz , her mother , was a widow with four children , of whom Justine was the third . This girl had always been the favorite of ...
... Justine Moritz ? Prob- ably you do not ; I will relate her history , therefore , in a few words . Madame Moritz , her mother , was a widow with four children , of whom Justine was the third . This girl had always been the favorite of ...
Page 52
... Justine , who had attended her during her illness with the most anxious affection . Poor Justine was very ill ; but other trials were reserved for her . " One by one , her brothers and sister died ; and her mother , with the exception ...
... Justine , who had attended her during her illness with the most anxious affection . Poor Justine was very ill ; but other trials were reserved for her . " One by one , her brothers and sister died ; and her mother , with the exception ...
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... Justine Moritz , who was so amiable , and fond of all the family , could all at once become so extremely wicked ? " " Justine Moritz ! Poor , poor girl , is she the accused ? But it is wrongfully ; every one knows that ; no one believes ...
... Justine Moritz , who was so amiable , and fond of all the family , could all at once become so extremely wicked ? " " Justine Moritz ! Poor , poor girl , is she the accused ? But it is wrongfully ; every one knows that ; no one believes ...
Page 63
... Justine is innocent . " " If she is , God forbid that she should suffer as guilty . She is to be tried to - day , and I hope , I sincerely hope , that she will be acquitted . " This speech calmed me . I was firmly convinced in my own ...
... Justine is innocent . " " If she is , God forbid that she should suffer as guilty . She is to be tried to - day , and I hope , I sincerely hope , that she will be acquitted . " This speech calmed me . I was firmly convinced in my own ...
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