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 89
... live in this world of misery . " Justine assumed an air of cheerfulness , while she with difficulty repressed her bitter tears . She embraced Elizabeth and said , in a voice of half - suppressed emo- tion , " Farewell , sweet lady ...
... live in this world of misery . " Justine assumed an air of cheerfulness , while she with difficulty repressed her bitter tears . She embraced Elizabeth and said , in a voice of half - suppressed emo- tion , " Farewell , sweet lady ...
Page 107
... live embers , but quickly drew it out again with a cry of pain . How strange , I thought , that the same cause should pro- duce such opposite effects ! I examined the materials of the fire , and to my joy found it to be composed of wood ...
... live embers , but quickly drew it out again with a cry of pain . How strange , I thought , that the same cause should pro- duce such opposite effects ! I examined the materials of the fire , and to my joy found it to be composed of wood ...
Page 218
... live ? If I do , swear to me , Walton , that he shall not escape , that you will seek him and satis- fy my vengeance in his death . And do I dare to ask of you to undertake my pilgrimage , to endure the hardships that I have undergone ...
... live ? If I do , swear to me , Walton , that he shall not escape , that you will seek him and satis- fy my vengeance in his death . And do I dare to ask of you to undertake my pilgrimage , to endure the hardships that I have undergone ...
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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