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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... despairing ; and sometimes he gnashes his teeth , as if impatient of the weight of woes that oppress him . When my guest was a little recovered , I had great trouble to keep off the men , who wished to ask him a thousand questions ; but ...
... despairing ; and sometimes he gnashes his teeth , as if impatient of the weight of woes that oppress him . When my guest was a little recovered , I had great trouble to keep off the men , who wished to ask him a thousand questions ; but ...
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... despair . But I- I have lost every thing , and cannot begin life anew . " As he said this , his countenance became expressive of a calm settled grief , which touched me to the heart . But he was silent , and presently retired to his ...
... despair . But I- I have lost every thing , and cannot begin life anew . " As he said this , his countenance became expressive of a calm settled grief , which touched me to the heart . But he was silent , and presently retired to his ...
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... discovered his abode . Overjoyed at this discovery , he hastened to the house , which was situated in a mean street , near the Reuss . But when he entered , misery and despair alone welcomed him . Beaufort had saved but a FRANKENSTEIN; ...
... discovered his abode . Overjoyed at this discovery , he hastened to the house , which was situated in a mean street , near the Reuss . But when he entered , misery and despair alone welcomed him . Beaufort had saved but a FRANKENSTEIN; ...
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... despair that their little fund was rapidly decreasing , and that there was no other prospect of support . But Caroline Beau- fort possessed a mind of an uncommon mould ; and her courage rose to support her in her adversity . She ...
... despair that their little fund was rapidly decreasing , and that there was no other prospect of support . But Caroline Beau- fort possessed a mind of an uncommon mould ; and her courage rose to support her in her adversity . She ...
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... despair that is exhibited on the coun- tenance . It is so long before the mind can persuade itself that she whom we saw every day , and whose very existence appeared a part of our own , can have departed forever , that the brightness of ...
... despair that is exhibited on the coun- tenance . It is so long before the mind can persuade itself that she whom we saw every day , and whose very existence appeared a part of our own , can have departed forever , that the brightness of ...
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