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 56
... sounds , while a grin wrinkled his cheeks . He might have spoken , but I did not hear ; one hand was stretched out ... sound as if it were to announce the approach of the demoniacal corpse to which I had so miserably given life . Oh ...
... sounds , while a grin wrinkled his cheeks . He might have spoken , but I did not hear ; one hand was stretched out ... sound as if it were to announce the approach of the demoniacal corpse to which I had so miserably given life . Oh ...
Page 106
... sounds rang in my ears , and on all sides various scents saluted me ; the only object that I could distinguish was the bright ... sound , which often saluted my ears , proceeded from the throats of the little winged animals who had often ...
... sounds rang in my ears , and on all sides various scents saluted me ; the only object that I could distinguish was the bright ... sound , which often saluted my ears , proceeded from the throats of the little winged animals who had often ...
Page 178
... sound as it sank and then sailed away from the spot . The sky became clouded , but the air was pure , although chilled by the north - east breeze that was then rising . But it refreshed me and filled me with such agreeable sensations ...
... sound as it sank and then sailed away from the spot . The sky became clouded , but the air was pure , although chilled by the north - east breeze that was then rising . But it refreshed me and filled me with such agreeable sensations ...
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