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 19
... dreadfully severe ; but the spring promises well , and it is considered as a remarkably early season ; so that , perhaps , I may sail sooner than I expected . I shall do nothing rashly ; you know me sufficiently to confide in my ...
... dreadfully severe ; but the spring promises well , and it is considered as a remarkably early season ; so that , perhaps , I may sail sooner than I expected . I shall do nothing rashly ; you know me sufficiently to confide in my ...
Page 22
... dreadfully emaciated by fatigue and suffering . I never saw a man in so wretched a condition . We attempted to carry him into the cabin , but as soon as he had quitted the fresh air , he fainted . We accord- ingly brought him back to ...
... dreadfully emaciated by fatigue and suffering . I never saw a man in so wretched a condition . We attempted to carry him into the cabin , but as soon as he had quitted the fresh air , he fainted . We accord- ingly brought him back to ...
Page 61
... dreadful event seems to have revived in his mind his grief at the death of mamma . Poor Elizabeth also is quite inconsolable . " Ernest began to weep as he said these words . " Do not , " said I , " welcome me thus ; try to be more calm ...
... dreadful event seems to have revived in his mind his grief at the death of mamma . Poor Elizabeth also is quite inconsolable . " Ernest began to weep as he said these words . " Do not , " said I , " welcome me thus ; try to be more calm ...
Page 64
... dreadfully murdered , with every aggravation of infamy that could make the murder memorable in horror . Justine also was a girl of merit , and possessed qualities which promised to render her life happy : now all was to be obliterated ...
... dreadfully murdered , with every aggravation of infamy that could make the murder memorable in horror . Justine also was a girl of merit , and possessed qualities which promised to render her life happy : now all was to be obliterated ...
Page 108
... dreadful mis- fortune . The inside of the cottage was dark , and I heard no mo- tion ; I cannot describe the agony of this suspense . " Presently two countrymen passed by ; but , pausing near the cottage , they entered into conversation ...
... dreadful mis- fortune . The inside of the cottage was dark , and I heard no mo- tion ; I cannot describe the agony of this suspense . " Presently two countrymen passed by ; but , pausing near the cottage , they entered into conversation ...
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