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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... soon a gate swung back , a step was heard , the door of the chamber opened , and he advanced to the couch of the blooming youths , cradled in healthy sleep . Eternal sorrow sat upon his face as he bent down and kissed the forehead of ...
... soon a gate swung back , a step was heard , the door of the chamber opened , and he advanced to the couch of the blooming youths , cradled in healthy sleep . Eternal sorrow sat upon his face as he bent down and kissed the forehead of ...
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... soon , or 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 ...
... soon , or 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 ...
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... soon as he had quitted the fresh air , he fainted . We accord- ingly brought him back to the deck , and restored him to animation by rubbing him with brandy , and forcing him to swallow a small quantity . As soon as he showed signs of ...
... soon as he had quitted the fresh air , he fainted . We accord- ingly brought him back to the deck , and restored him to animation by rubbing him with brandy , and forcing him to swallow a small quantity . As soon as he showed signs of ...
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... Soon after , when he was alone with me , he said , " I have , doubtless , excited your curiosity , as well as that of these good people ; but you are too considerate to make inquiries . " " Certainly ; it would indeed be very ...
... Soon after , when he was alone with me , he said , " I have , doubtless , excited your curiosity , as well as that of these good people ; but you are too considerate to make inquiries . " " Certainly ; it would indeed be very ...
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... Soon after her mar- riage , she had accompanied her husband into his native country , and for some years my father had very little communication with her . About the time I mentioned she died ; and a few months afterwards he received a ...
... Soon after her mar- riage , she had accompanied her husband into his native country , and for some years my father had very little communication with her . About the time I mentioned she died ; and a few months afterwards he received a ...
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Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley,Mary Shelley Limited preview - 1993 |
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