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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... called him , had pursued . Soon after , when he was alone with me , he said , " I have , doubtless , excited your curiosity , as well as that of these good people ; but you are too considerate to make inquiries . " " Certainly ; it ...
... called him , had pursued . Soon after , when he was alone with me , he said , " I have , doubtless , excited your curiosity , as well as that of these good people ; but you are too considerate to make inquiries . " " Certainly ; it ...
Page 45
... called , were fixed on me . His jaws opened , and he muttered some inarticulate sounds , while a grin wrinkled his cheeks . He might have spoken , but I did not hear ; one hand was stretched out , seemingly to detain me , but I escaped ...
... called , were fixed on me . His jaws opened , and he muttered some inarticulate sounds , while a grin wrinkled his cheeks . He might have spoken , but I did not hear ; one hand was stretched out , seemingly to detain me , but I escaped ...
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... called home by her repentant mother . Poor girl ! she wept when she quitted our house : she was much altered since the death of my aunt ; grief had given softness and a winning mildness to her man- ners , which had before been ...
... called home by her repentant mother . Poor girl ! she wept when she quitted our house : she was much altered since the death of my aunt ; grief had given softness and a winning mildness to her man- ners , which had before been ...
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... called forth the better feelings of my heart ; he again taught me to love the aspect of nature , and the cheerful faces of children . Excellent friend ! how sincerely did you love me , and endeavor to elevate my mind , until it was on a ...
... called forth the better feelings of my heart ; he again taught me to love the aspect of nature , and the cheerful faces of children . Excellent friend ! how sincerely did you love me , and endeavor to elevate my mind , until it was on a ...
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... , and a look of sorrowful affection seemed to attest her utter guilt- lessness . The trial began ; and after the advocate against her had stated answer . the charge , several witnesses were called . 64 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR ,
... , and a look of sorrowful affection seemed to attest her utter guilt- lessness . The trial began ; and after the advocate against her had stated answer . the charge , several witnesses were called . 64 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR ,
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