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 92
... peace around me and I the only unquiet thing that wandered restless in a scene so beautiful and heavenly - if I except some bat , or the frogs , whose harsh and interrupted croaking was heard only when I approached the shore- often , I ...
... peace around me and I the only unquiet thing that wandered restless in a scene so beautiful and heavenly - if I except some bat , or the frogs , whose harsh and interrupted croaking was heard only when I approached the shore- often , I ...
Page 203
... Peace , peace , my love , " replied I ; " this night , and all will be safe ; but this night is dreadful , very dreadful . " I passed an hour in this state of mind , when sudden- ly I reflected how fearful the combat which I momen ...
... Peace , peace , my love , " replied I ; " this night , and all will be safe ; but this night is dreadful , very dreadful . " I passed an hour in this state of mind , when sudden- ly I reflected how fearful the combat which I momen ...
Page 220
... Peace , peace ! Learn my miseries and do not seek to increase your own . " Frankenstein discovered that I made notes concerning his history ; he asked to see them and then himself cor- rected and augmented them in many places , but ...
... Peace , peace ! Learn my miseries and do not seek to increase your own . " Frankenstein discovered that I made notes concerning his history ; he asked to see them and then himself cor- rected and augmented them in many places , but ...
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