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 10
In all matters of discovery and invention, even of those that appertain to the
imagination, we are continually reminded of the story of Columbus and his egg.'
InO vention consists in the capacity of seizing on the capabilities IO PREFACE.
In all matters of discovery and invention, even of those that appertain to the
imagination, we are continually reminded of the story of Columbus and his egg.'
InO vention consists in the capacity of seizing on the capabilities IO PREFACE.
Page 11
During one of these, various philosophical doctrines were discussed, and among
others, the nature of the principle of life, and whether there was any probability of
its ever being discovered and communicated. They talked of the experiments of ...
During one of these, various philosophical doctrines were discussed, and among
others, the nature of the principle of life, and whether there was any probability of
its ever being discovered and communicated. They talked of the experiments of ...
Page 15
... sister, I will put some trust in preceding navigators — there snow and frost are
banished; and, sailing over a calm sea, we may be wafted to a land surpassing in
wonders and in beauty every region hitherto discovered on the habitable globe.
... sister, I will put some trust in preceding navigators — there snow and frost are
banished; and, sailing over a calm sea, we may be wafted to a land surpassing in
wonders and in beauty every region hitherto discovered on the habitable globe.
Page 16
You may remember, that a history of all the voyages made for purposes of
discovery composed the whole of our good Uncle Thomas's library. My education
was neglected, yet I was passionately fond of reading. These volumes were my
study ...
You may remember, that a history of all the voyages made for purposes of
discovery composed the whole of our good Uncle Thomas's library. My education
was neglected, yet I was passionately fond of reading. These volumes were my
study ...
Page 22
I replied, however, that we were on a voyage of discovery towards the northern
pole. Upon hearing this he appeared satisfied, and consented to come on board.
Good God! Margaret, if you had seen the man who thus capitulated for his safety,
...
I replied, however, that we were on a voyage of discovery towards the northern
pole. Upon hearing this he appeared satisfied, and consented to come on board.
Good God! Margaret, if you had seen the man who thus capitulated for his safety,
...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus |
| Author | Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley |
| Publisher | Sever, Francis, & Company, 1869 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 25 Nov 2008 |
| Length | 177 pages |
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