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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... heart glow with an enthusiasm which elevates me to heaven , for nothing contributes so much to tranquillise the mind as a steady purpose a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye . This expedition has been the favourite ...
... heart glow with an enthusiasm which elevates me to heaven , for nothing contributes so much to tranquillise the mind as a steady purpose a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye . This expedition has been the favourite ...
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... heart and the respect and obedience paid to him by his crew , I felt myself peculiarly fortunate in being able to secure his services . I heard of him first in rather a romantic manner , from a lady who owes to him the happiness of her ...
... heart and the respect and obedience paid to him by his crew , I felt myself peculiarly fortunate in being able to secure his services . I heard of him first in rather a romantic manner , from a lady who owes to him the happiness of her ...
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... heart and re- solved will of man ? My swelling heart involuntarily pours itself out thus . But I must finish . Heaven bless my beloved sister ! R.W. LETTER 4 To Mrs. Saville , England . August 5th 13.
... heart and re- solved will of man ? My swelling heart involuntarily pours itself out thus . But I must finish . Heaven bless my beloved sister ! R.W. LETTER 4 To Mrs. Saville , England . August 5th 13.
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... heart . I shall continue my journal concerning the stranger at inter- vals , should I have any fresh incidents to record . **** August 13th , 17— . My affection for my guest increases every day . He excites at once my admiration and my ...
... heart . I shall continue my journal concerning the stranger at inter- vals , should I have any fresh incidents to record . **** August 13th , 17— . My affection for my guest increases every day . He excites at once my admiration and my ...
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... heart , to give utterance to the burning ardour of my soul and to say , with all the fervour that warmed me , how gladly I would sacrifice my fortune , my existence , my every hope , to the furtherance of my enterprise . One man's life ...
... heart , to give utterance to the burning ardour of my soul and to say , with all the fervour that warmed me , how gladly I would sacrifice my fortune , my existence , my every hope , to the furtherance of my enterprise . One man's life ...
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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