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 12
... looked upon as the cradle of life . He sleeps : but he is awakened ; he opens his eyes : behold the horrid thing stands at his bedside , opening his curtains , and looking on him with yellow , watery , but speculative eyes . I opened ...
... looked upon as the cradle of life . He sleeps : but he is awakened ; he opens his eyes : behold the horrid thing stands at his bedside , opening his curtains , and looking on him with yellow , watery , but speculative eyes . I opened ...
Page 31
... looked carelessly at the titlepage of my book , and said , " Ah ! Cornelius Agrippa ! My dear Victor , do not waste your time upon this : it is sad trash ! " If , instead of this remark , my father had taken the pains to ex- plain to me ...
... looked carelessly at the titlepage of my book , and said , " Ah ! Cornelius Agrippa ! My dear Victor , do not waste your time upon this : it is sad trash ! " If , instead of this remark , my father had taken the pains to ex- plain to me ...
Page 51
... looked so frank - hearted and happy . My aunt conceived a great attachment for her , by which she was induced to give her an education superior to that which she had at first intended . This benefit was fully repaid ; Justine was the ...
... looked so frank - hearted and happy . My aunt conceived a great attachment for her , by which she was induced to give her an education superior to that which she had at first intended . This benefit was fully repaid ; Justine was the ...
Page 61
... looked upon it as the ravings of insanity . Besides , the strange nature of the animal would elude all pursuit , even if I were so far credited as to persuade my relatives to commence it . Besides , of what use would be pursuit ? Who ...
... looked upon it as the ravings of insanity . Besides , the strange nature of the animal would elude all pursuit , even if I were so far credited as to persuade my relatives to commence it . Besides , of what use would be pursuit ? Who ...
Page 65
... looked very strangely , and only returned a confused and unintelligible She returned to the house about eight o'clock ; and when one inquired where she had passed the night , she replied , that she had been looking for the child , and ...
... looked very strangely , and only returned a confused and unintelligible She returned to the house about eight o'clock ; and when one inquired where she had passed the night , she replied , that she had been looking for the child , and ...
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Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley,Mary Shelley Limited preview - 1993 |
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