Frankenstein, Or, The Modern PrometheusA classic since 1818, this is the tale of a scientist whose dream becomes his nightmare when the creature he creates, then rejects, comes back to wreak revenge. Featuring five eerie full-color plates that add to this timeless story. |
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Page 7
... dear Margaret , do I not deserve to accomplish some great purpose ? My life might have been passed in ease and luxury , but I preferred glory to every enticement that wealth placed in my path . Oh , that some encouraging voice would ...
... dear Margaret , do I not deserve to accomplish some great purpose ? My life might have been passed in ease and luxury , but I preferred glory to every enticement that wealth placed in my path . Oh , that some encouraging voice would ...
Page 67
... dear Victor , I dare say you wish to be indulged in a little gossip concerning the good people of Geneva . The pretty Miss Mansfield has already received the con- gratulatory ... Dear , dear Elizabeth ! " I exclaimed when 67 FRANKENSTEIN.
... dear Victor , I dare say you wish to be indulged in a little gossip concerning the good people of Geneva . The pretty Miss Mansfield has already received the con- gratulatory ... Dear , dear Elizabeth ! " I exclaimed when 67 FRANKENSTEIN.
Page 93
... Dear lady , I had none to support me ; all looked on me as a wretch doomed to ignominy and perdition . What could I do ? In an evil hour I subscribed to a lie , and now only am I truly miserable . " She paused , weeping , and then ...
... Dear lady , I had none to support me ; all looked on me as a wretch doomed to ignominy and perdition . What could I do ? In an evil hour I subscribed to a lie , and now only am I truly miserable . " She paused , weeping , and then ...
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