Frankenstein: Or, The Modern PrometheusLackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones, 1818 - Horror tales, English |
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... became in- flamed , and I ardently wished to extin- guish that life which I had so thought- lessly bestowed . When I reflected on his crimes and malice , my hatred and revenge burst all bounds of moderation . I would have 6 FRANKENSTEIN ...
... became in- flamed , and I ardently wished to extin- guish that life which I had so thought- lessly bestowed . When I reflected on his crimes and malice , my hatred and revenge burst all bounds of moderation . I would have 6 FRANKENSTEIN ...
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... became more and more oppressive to me ; and , the heat wearying me as I walked , I sought a place where I could receive shade . This was the forest near In- goldstadt ; and here I lay by the side of a brook resting from my fatigue ...
... became more and more oppressive to me ; and , the heat wearying me as I walked , I sought a place where I could receive shade . This was the forest near In- goldstadt ; and here I lay by the side of a brook resting from my fatigue ...
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... . ideas . My eyes became accustomed to the light , and to perceive objects : in their right forms ; I distinguished : the insect from the herb , and , by de- grees , one herb from another . I found that 36 FRANKENSTEIN , OK ,
... . ideas . My eyes became accustomed to the light , and to perceive objects : in their right forms ; I distinguished : the insect from the herb , and , by de- grees , one herb from another . I found that 36 FRANKENSTEIN , OK ,
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... would not burn . I was pained at this , and sat still watching the operation of the fire . The wet wood which I had placed near the heat dried , and itself became inflamed . I reflected on this ; and , THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 37.
... would not burn . I was pained at this , and sat still watching the operation of the fire . The wet wood which I had placed near the heat dried , and itself became inflamed . I reflected on this ; and , THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 37.
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Or, The Modern Prometheus Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. became inflamed . I reflected on this ; and , by touching the various branches , I discovered the cause , and busied my- self in collecting a great quantity of wood , that I might ...
Or, The Modern Prometheus Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. became inflamed . I reflected on this ; and , by touching the various branches , I discovered the cause , and busied my- self in collecting a great quantity of wood , that I might ...
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