Frankenstein; or, The Modern PrometheusFrankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley (1797–1851) that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition was published anonymously in London on January 1, 1818, when she was 20. Her name first appeared in the second edition published in Paris in 1821. |
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... and guided the dogs . We watched the rapid progress of the traveller with our telescopes until he was lost among the distant inequalities of the ice . This appearance excited our unqualified wonder . We were , 14 LETTER 4.
... and guided the dogs . We watched the rapid progress of the traveller with our telescopes until he was lost among the distant inequalities of the ice . This appearance excited our unqualified wonder . We were , 14 LETTER 4.
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... appeared on deck the master said , " Here is our captain , and he will not allow you to perish on the open sea . " On perceiving me , the stranger addressed me in English , al- though with a foreign accent . “ Before I come on board ...
... appeared on deck the master said , " Here is our captain , and he will not allow you to perish on the open sea . " On perceiving me , the stranger addressed me in English , al- though with a foreign accent . “ Before I come on board ...
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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Upon hearing this he appeared satisfied and consented to come on board . Good God ! Margaret , if you had seen the man who thus capitulated for his safety , your surprise would have been boundless . His limbs ...
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. Upon hearing this he appeared satisfied and consented to come on board . Good God ! Margaret , if you had seen the man who thus capitulated for his safety , your surprise would have been boundless . His limbs ...
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... appeared to despise himself for being the slave of passion ; and quelling the dark tyranny of despair , he led me again to converse con- cerning myself personally . He asked me the history of my earlier years . The tale was quickly told ...
... appeared to despise himself for being the slave of passion ; and quelling the dark tyranny of despair , he led me again to converse con- cerning myself personally . He asked me the history of my earlier years . The tale was quickly told ...
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... appeared of a different stock . The four others were dark - eyed , hardy little vagrants ; this child was thin and very fair . Her hair was the brightest living gold , and despite the poverty of her clothing , seemed to set a crown of ...
... appeared of a different stock . The four others were dark - eyed , hardy little vagrants ; this child was thin and very fair . Her hair was the brightest living gold , and despite the poverty of her clothing , seemed to set a crown of ...
Contents
CHAPTER 11 | 105 |
CHAPTER 12 | 114 |
CHAPTER 13 | 121 |
CHAPTER 14 | 128 |
CHAPTER 15 | 134 |
CHAPTER 16 | 144 |
CHAPTER 17 | 154 |
CHAPTER 18 | 160 |
CHAPTER 5 | 53 |
CHAPTER 6 | 61 |
CHAPTER 7 | 70 |
CHAPTER 8 | 81 |
CHAPTER 9 | 91 |
CHAPTER 10 | 98 |
CHAPTER 19 | 169 |
CHAPTER 20 | 177 |
CHAPTER 21 | 188 |
CHAPTER 22 | 200 |
CHAPTER 23 | 211 |
CHAPTER 24 | 219 |
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