Frankenstein: Or, the Modern PrometheusHere is the classic novel of supreme horror that has held readers spellbound since its publication in 1816. This new edition will also feature an examination of the films inspired by Shelley's groundbreaking work, plus a fascinating look into genetic engineering and the modern implications of this immortal tale. |
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Page 40
... death and will indulge a hope of meeting you in another world . ” She died calmly , and her countenance expressed affection even in death . I need not describe the feelings of those whose dearest ties are rent by that most irreparable ...
... death and will indulge a hope of meeting you in another world . ” She died calmly , and her countenance expressed affection even in death . I need not describe the feelings of those whose dearest ties are rent by that most irreparable ...
Page 186
... death . I was overcome by gloom and mis- ery and often reflected I had better seek death than desire to remain in a world which to me was replete with wretchedness . At one time I considered whether I should not declare myself guilty ...
... death . I was overcome by gloom and mis- ery and often reflected I had better seek death than desire to remain in a world which to me was replete with wretchedness . At one time I considered whether I should not declare myself guilty ...
Page 218
... death . In this manner many appalling hours passed ; several of my dogs died , and I myself was about to sink under the accumulation of distress when I saw your vessel rid- ing at anchor and holding forth to me hopes of succour and life ...
... death . In this manner many appalling hours passed ; several of my dogs died , and I myself was about to sink under the accumulation of distress when I saw your vessel rid- ing at anchor and holding forth to me hopes of succour and life ...
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affection Agatha agony Albertus Magnus anguish appeared arrived beauty became beheld beloved bestow child choly Clerval companion consolation cottage countenance cousin creature crime dared dark dear death delight desire despair destroyed discovered dream earth Elizabeth endeavoured endured entered expressed eyes father fear feelings Felix felt forever Frankenstein Geneva gentle grief happiness heard heart heaven hope horror human imagination Ingolstadt inhabitants innocent journey Justine kind Kirwin Krempe labours lake live looked marriage Mary Shelley Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley melan mind miserable misfortunes Modern Prometheus monster Mont Blanc morning mountains murderer natural philosophy nature never night Paracelsus Paradise Lost passed passion peace perceived Percy Bysshe Shelley pleasure poor possessed rage reflect remained resolved Safie sank scene sensations smiles sometimes soon sorrow soul spirit strange suffered Switzerland tale tears thought tion tranquillity Victor voice wind wish wonder wood words wretch