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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... never have taken the form in which it was presented to the world . From this declara- tion I must except the preface . As far as I can recollect , it was entirely written by him . And now , once again , I bid my hideous progeny go forth ...
... never have taken the form in which it was presented to the world . From this declara- tion I must except the preface . As far as I can recollect , it was entirely written by him . And now , once again , I bid my hideous progeny go forth ...
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... alone ; and my companion was one who , in this world , I shall never see more . But this is for myself ; my readers have nothing to do with these associa- tions . FRANKENSTEIN ; OR , THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . LETTER I. PREFACE . 13.
... alone ; and my companion was one who , in this world , I shall never see more . But this is for myself ; my readers have nothing to do with these associa- tions . FRANKENSTEIN ; OR , THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . LETTER I. PREFACE . 13.
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... never before visited , and may tread a land never before imprinted by the foot of man . These are my enticements , and they are sufficient to conquer all fear of danger or death , and to induce me to commence this laborious voyage with ...
... never before visited , and may tread a land never before imprinted by the foot of man . These are my enticements , and they are sufficient to conquer all fear of danger or death , and to induce me to commence this laborious voyage with ...
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... never . Farewell , my dear , excellent Margaret . Heaven shower down blessings on you , and save me , that I may again and again testify my gratitude for all your love and kindness . Your affectionate brother , R. WALTON . LETTER II ...
... never . Farewell , my dear , excellent Margaret . Heaven shower down blessings on you , and save me , that I may again and again testify my gratitude for all your love and kindness . Your affectionate brother , R. WALTON . LETTER II ...
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... never yet been able to satisfy ; and the absence of the object of which I now feel as a most severe evil . I have no friend , Margaret : when I am glowing with the enthusiasm of success , there will be none to participate my joy ; if I ...
... never yet been able to satisfy ; and the absence of the object of which I now feel as a most severe evil . I have no friend , Margaret : when I am glowing with the enthusiasm of success , there will be none to participate my joy ; if I ...
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