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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... young girl , came to think of and to dilate upon so very hideous an idea ? " It is true that I am very averse to bringing myself forward in print ; but as my account will only appear as an append- age to a former production , and as it ...
... young girl , came to think of and to dilate upon so very hideous an idea ? " It is true that I am very averse to bringing myself forward in print ; but as my account will only appear as an append- age to a former production , and as it ...
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... young Russian lady , of moderate fortune ; and having amassed a considerable sum in prize - money , the father of the girl consented to the match . He saw his mistress once more before the destined ceremony ; but she was bathed in tears ...
... young Russian lady , of moderate fortune ; and having amassed a considerable sum in prize - money , the father of the girl consented to the match . He saw his mistress once more before the destined ceremony ; but she was bathed in tears ...
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... young , I can remember , that we used to act plays com- posed by him out of these favorite books , the principal characters of which were Orlando , Robin Hood , Amadis , and St. George . No youth could have passed more happily than mine ...
... young , I can remember , that we used to act plays com- posed by him out of these favorite books , the principal characters of which were Orlando , Robin Hood , Amadis , and St. George . No youth could have passed more happily than mine ...
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... young buds were shooting forth from the trees that shaded my window . It was a divine spring ; and the season contributed greatly to my convalescence . I felt also sentiments of joy and affection revive in my bosom ; my gloom ...
... young buds were shooting forth from the trees that shaded my window . It was a divine spring ; and the season contributed greatly to my convalescence . I felt also sentiments of joy and affection revive in my bosom ; my gloom ...
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... young has deprived him of the habits of application ; and now that he enjoys good health , he is continually in the open air , climbing the hills , or rowing on the lake . I therefore proposed that he should be a farmer ; which you know ...
... young has deprived him of the habits of application ; and now that he enjoys good health , he is continually in the open air , climbing the hills , or rowing on the lake . I therefore proposed that he should be a farmer ; which you know ...
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Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley,Mary Shelley Limited preview - 1993 |
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