Frankenstein: Or, The Modern PrometheusLackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones, 1818 - Horror tales, English |
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Page 18
... light and joy . The sight of the awful and majestic in nature had indeed always the effect of solemnizing my mind , and causing me to forget the passing cares of life . I determined to go alone , for I was well acquainted with the path ...
... light and joy . The sight of the awful and majestic in nature had indeed always the effect of solemnizing my mind , and causing me to forget the passing cares of life . I determined to go alone , for I was well acquainted with the path ...
Page 29
... light ! Cursed ( although I curse myself ) be the hands that formed you ! You have made me wretched beyond expression . You have left me no power to consider whether I am just to you , or not . Begone ! relieve me from the sight of your ...
... light ! Cursed ( although I curse myself ) be the hands that formed you ! You have made me wretched beyond expression . You have left me no power to consider whether I am just to you , or not . Begone ! relieve me from the sight of your ...
Page 32
... I remember , a stronger light pressed upon my nerves , so that I was obliged to shut my eyes . Darkness then came over me , and troubled me ; but hardly had I felt this , when , by opening 32 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR , CHAPTER HI. ...
... I remember , a stronger light pressed upon my nerves , so that I was obliged to shut my eyes . Darkness then came over me , and troubled me ; but hardly had I felt this , when , by opening 32 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR , CHAPTER HI. ...
Page 33
... light poured in upon me again . I walked , and , I believe , descended ; but I pre- sently found a great alteration in my sensations . Before , dark and opaque bodies had surrounded me , impervious to my touch or sight ; but I now found ...
... light poured in upon me again . I walked , and , I believe , descended ; but I pre- sently found a great alteration in my sensations . Before , dark and opaque bodies had surrounded me , impervious to my touch or sight ; but I now found ...
Page 34
... light stole over the heavens , and gave me a sensation of pleasure . I started up , and beheld a radiant form rise from among the trees . I gazed with a kind of wonder . moved slowly , but it enlightened my path ; and I again went out ...
... light stole over the heavens , and gave me a sensation of pleasure . I started up , and beheld a radiant form rise from among the trees . I gazed with a kind of wonder . moved slowly , but it enlightened my path ; and I again went out ...
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