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 27
... 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; ...
Page 28
... entered the chamber . He came like a protecting spirit to the poor girl , who committed herself to his care , and after the inter- ment of his friend he conducted her to Geneva , and placed her under the protection of a relation . Two ...
... entered the chamber . He came like a protecting spirit to the poor girl , who committed herself to his care , and after the inter- ment of his friend he conducted her to Geneva , and placed her under the protection of a relation . Two ...
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... entered with the greatest diligence into the search for the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life . But the latter obtained my most undivided attention : wealth was an inferior object ; but what glory would attend the discovery ...
... entered with the greatest diligence into the search for the philosopher's stone and the elixir of life . But the latter obtained my most undivided attention : wealth was an inferior object ; but what glory would attend the discovery ...
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... entered her chamber long before the danger of infection was past . The consequences of this imprudence were fatal . On the third day my mother sickened ; her fever was very malignant , and the looks of her attendants prognosticated the ...
... entered her chamber long before the danger of infection was past . The consequences of this imprudence were fatal . On the third day my mother sickened ; her fever was very malignant , and the looks of her attendants prognosticated the ...
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... entered shortly after . This professor was very unlike his colleague . He appeared about fifty years of age , but with an aspect expressive of the greatest benevo- lence ; a few gray hairs covered his temples , but those at the back of ...
... entered shortly after . This professor was very unlike his colleague . He appeared about fifty years of age , but with an aspect expressive of the greatest benevo- lence ; a few gray hairs covered his temples , but those at the back of ...
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