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 159
... idea of the possibility that the reverse of this might happen . But through the whole period during which I was the slave of my crea- ture , I allowed myself to be governed by the impulses of the moment ; and my present sensations ...
... idea of the possibility that the reverse of this might happen . But through the whole period during which I was the slave of my crea- ture , I allowed myself to be governed by the impulses of the moment ; and my present sensations ...
Page 206
... idea made me shudder and recalled me to action . I started up and resolved to return to Geneva with all possible speed . There were no horses to be procured , and I must return by the lake ; but the wind was unfavourable and the rain ...
... idea made me shudder and recalled me to action . I started up and resolved to return to Geneva with all possible speed . There were no horses to be procured , and I must return by the lake ; but the wind was unfavourable and the rain ...
Page 221
... idea and execut- ed the creation of a man . Even now I cannot recollect without passion my reveries while the work was incom- plete . I trod heaven in my thoughts , now exulting in my powers , now burning with the idea of their effects ...
... idea and execut- ed the creation of a man . Even now I cannot recollect without passion my reveries while the work was incom- plete . I trod heaven in my thoughts , now exulting in my powers , now burning with the idea of their effects ...
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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