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 137
... Kirwin's to give an account of yourself . " " Who is Mr. Kirwin ? Why am I to give an account of myself ? Is not this a free country ? " " Aye , sir , free enough for honest folks . Mr. Kirwin is a magis- trate , and you are to give an ...
... Kirwin's to give an account of yourself . " " Who is Mr. Kirwin ? Why am I to give an account of myself ? Is not this a free country ? " " Aye , sir , free enough for honest folks . Mr. Kirwin is a magis- trate , and you are to give an ...
Page 139
... Kirwin , on hearing this evidence , desired that I should be taken into the room where the body lay for interment , that it might be observed what effect the sight of it would produce upon me . This idea was probably suggested by the ...
... Kirwin , on hearing this evidence , desired that I should be taken into the room where the body lay for interment , that it might be observed what effect the sight of it would produce upon me . This idea was probably suggested by the ...
Page 140
... Kirwin alone understood me ; but my gestures and bitter cries were sufficient to affright the other witnesses . Why did I not die ? More miserable than man ever was before , why did I not sink into forgetfulness and rest ? Death ...
... Kirwin alone understood me ; but my gestures and bitter cries were sufficient to affright the other witnesses . Why did I not die ? More miserable than man ever was before , why did I not sink into forgetfulness and rest ? Death ...
Page 141
... penalty of the law , less innocent than poor Justine had been . Such were my thoughts , when the door of my apartment was opened , and Mr. Kirwin en- - tered . His countenance expressed sympathy and compassion ; THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 141.
... penalty of the law , less innocent than poor Justine had been . Such were my thoughts , when the door of my apartment was opened , and Mr. Kirwin en- - tered . His countenance expressed sympathy and compassion ; THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 141.
Page 142
... Kirwin said this , notwithstanding the agitation I endured on this retrospect of my sufferings , I also felt considerable surprise at the knowledge he seemed to possess concerning me . I suppose some astonishment was exhibited in my ...
... Kirwin said this , notwithstanding the agitation I endured on this retrospect of my sufferings , I also felt considerable surprise at the knowledge he seemed to possess concerning me . I suppose some astonishment was exhibited in my ...
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