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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... . 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 and prosper . I have an affection for it , 12 PREFACE .
... . 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 and prosper . I have an affection for it , 12 PREFACE .
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... tion , when I was not 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 ...
... tion , when I was not 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 ...
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... tion seemed to denote that it was not , in reality , so distant as we had supposed . Shut in , however , by ice , it was impossible to fol- low his track , which we had observed with the greatest attention . About two hours after this ...
... tion seemed to denote that it was not , in reality , so distant as we had supposed . Shut in , however , by ice , it was impossible to fol- low his track , which we had observed with the greatest attention . About two hours after this ...
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... tion . You seek for knowledge and wisdom , as I once did ; and I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you , as mine has been to me . I do not know that the relation of my misfortunes will be ...
... tion . You seek for knowledge and wisdom , as I once did ; and I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you , as mine has been to me . I do not know that the relation of my misfortunes will be ...
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... tion of your father . Elizabeth , my love , you must supply my place to your younger cousins . Alas ! I regret that I am taken from you ; and , happy and beloved as I have been , is it not hard to quit you all ? But these are not ...
... tion of your father . Elizabeth , my love , you must supply my place to your younger cousins . Alas ! I regret that I am taken from you ; and , happy and beloved as I have been , is it not hard to quit you all ? But these are not ...
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