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
... behold the horrid thing stands at his bedside , opening his curtains , and looking on him with yellow , watery , but speculative eyes . I opened mine in terror . The idea so possessed my mind , that a thrill of fear ran through me and I ...
... behold the horrid thing stands at his bedside , opening his curtains , and looking on him with yellow , watery , but speculative eyes . I opened mine in terror . The idea so possessed my mind , that a thrill of fear ran through me and I ...
Page 21
... beheld , stretched out in every direction , vast and irregular plains of ice , which seemed to have no end . Some of my comrades groaned , and my own mind began to grow watchful with anxious thoughts , when a strange sight suddenly ...
... beheld , stretched out in every direction , vast and irregular plains of ice , which seemed to have no end . Some of my comrades groaned , and my own mind began to grow watchful with anxious thoughts , when a strange sight suddenly ...
Page 32
... beheld a stream of fire issue from an old and beautiful oak , which stood about twenty yards from our house ; and so soon as the dazzling light vanished , the oak had disappeared , and nothing remained but a blasted stump . When we ...
... beheld a stream of fire issue from an old and beautiful oak , which stood about twenty yards from our house ; and so soon as the dazzling light vanished , the oak had disappeared , and nothing remained but a blasted stump . When we ...
Page 35
... beheld her so enchanting as at this time , when she was continually endeavoring to contribute to the happiness of others , entirely forgetful of herself . The day of my departure at length arrived . I had taken leave of all my friends ...
... beheld her so enchanting as at this time , when she was continually endeavoring to contribute to the happiness of others , entirely forgetful of herself . The day of my departure at length arrived . I had taken leave of all my friends ...
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