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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... father's dying injunction had forbidden my uncle to allow me to embark in a sea- faring life . These visions faded when I perused , for the first time , those poets whose effusions entranced my soul , and lifted it to Heaven . I also ...
... father's dying injunction had forbidden my uncle to allow me to embark in a sea- faring life . These visions faded when I perused , for the first time , those poets whose effusions entranced my soul , and lifted it to Heaven . I also ...
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... father of the girl consented to the match . He saw his mistress once more before the destined ceremony ; but she was bathed in tears , and , throwing herself at his feet , entreated him to spare her , confessing at the same time that ...
... father of the girl consented to the match . He saw his mistress once more before the destined ceremony ; but she was bathed in tears , and , throwing herself at his feet , entreated him to spare her , confessing at the same time that ...
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... father had filled several public situations with honor and reputation . He was respected by all who knew him , for his integrity and indefatigable attention to public business . He passed his younger days perpetually occupied by the ...
... father had filled several public situations with honor and reputation . He was respected by all who knew him , for his integrity and indefatigable attention to public business . He passed his younger days perpetually occupied by the ...
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... father died in her arms , leaving her an orphan and a beggar . This last blow overcame her ; and she was kneeling by Beaufort's coffin , when my father entered the chamber . He came like a protecting spirit to the poor girl , who ...
... father died in her arms , leaving her an orphan and a beggar . This last blow overcame her ; and she was kneeling by Beaufort's coffin , when my father entered the chamber . He came like a protecting spirit to the poor girl , who ...
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... father did not hesitate , and immediately went to Italy , that he might accompany the little Elizabeth to her future home . I have often heard my mother say , that she was at that time the most beautiful child she had ever seen , and ...
... father did not hesitate , and immediately went to Italy , that he might accompany the little Elizabeth to her future home . I have often heard my mother say , that she was at that time the most beautiful child she had ever seen , and ...
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Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley,Mary Shelley Limited preview - 1993 |
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