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 118
... thoughts now became more active , and I longed to discover the motives and feelings of these lovely crea- tures ; I was inquisitive to know why Felix appeared so miserable and Agatha so sad . I thought ( foolish wretch ! ) that it might ...
... thoughts now became more active , and I longed to discover the motives and feelings of these lovely crea- tures ; I was inquisitive to know why Felix appeared so miserable and Agatha so sad . I thought ( foolish wretch ! ) that it might ...
Page 226
... thought that life was entirely extinct . At length he opened his eyes ; he breathed with difficulty and was unable to speak . The surgeon gave him a composing draught and ordered us to leave him undisturbed . In the meantime he told me ...
... thought that life was entirely extinct . At length he opened his eyes ; he breathed with difficulty and was unable to speak . The surgeon gave him a composing draught and ordered us to leave him undisturbed . In the meantime he told me ...
Page 231
... thoughts of honour and devotion . But now crime has degraded me beneath the meanest animal . No guilt , no mischief ... thought the only criminal , when all humankind sinned against me ? Why do you not hate Felix , who drove his friend ...
... thoughts of honour and devotion . But now crime has degraded me beneath the meanest animal . No guilt , no mischief ... thought the only criminal , when all humankind sinned against me ? Why do you not hate Felix , who drove his friend ...
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Frankenstein: or `The Modern Prometheus': The 1818 Text Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Limited preview - 2018 |
Frankenstein: or `The Modern Prometheus': The 1818 Text Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Limited preview - 2018 |
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