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 30
... possessed a house in Geneva , and a campagne on Belrive , the eastern shore of the lake , at the distance of rather more than a league from the city . We resided principally in the latter , and the lives of my parents were passed in ...
... possessed a house in Geneva , and a campagne on Belrive , the eastern shore of the lake , at the distance of rather more than a league from the city . We resided principally in the latter , and the lives of my parents were passed in ...
Page 31
... possessed attractions for me . It was the secrets of heaven and earth that I desired to learn ; and whether it was the outward substance of things or the inner spirit of nature and the mysterious soul of man that occupied me , still my ...
... possessed attractions for me . It was the secrets of heaven and earth that I desired to learn ; and whether it was the outward substance of things or the inner spirit of nature and the mysterious soul of man that occupied me , still my ...
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... possessed a treasure , alas , balanced by those horrors of remorse and guilt which would pursue me until death . Sweet and beloved Elizabeth ! I read and reread her letter , and some softened feelings stole into my heart and dared to ...
... possessed a treasure , alas , balanced by those horrors of remorse and guilt which would pursue me until death . Sweet and beloved Elizabeth ! I read and reread her letter , and some softened feelings stole into my heart and dared to ...
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