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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... never before visited , and may tread a land never before imprinted by the foot of man . These are my entice- ments , and they are sufficient to conquer all fear of danger or death and to induce me to commence this laborious voyage with ...
... never before visited , and may tread a land never before imprinted by the foot of man . These are my entice- ments , and they are sufficient to conquer all fear of danger or death and to induce me to commence this laborious voyage with ...
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... never . Farewell , my dear , excellent Margaret . Heaven shower down blessings on you , and save me , that I may again and again testify my gratitude for all your love and kindness . Your affectionate brother , R. Walton LETTER 2 To Mrs ...
... never . Farewell , my dear , excellent Margaret . Heaven shower down blessings on you , and save me , that I may again and again testify my gratitude for all your love and kindness . Your affectionate brother , R. Walton LETTER 2 To Mrs ...
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... never yet been able to sat- isfy , and the absence of the object of which I now feel as a most severe evil , I have no friend , Margaret : when I am glow- ing with the enthusiasm of success , there will be none to parti- cipate my joy ...
... never yet been able to sat- isfy , and the absence of the object of which I now feel as a most severe evil , I have no friend , Margaret : when I am glow- ing with the enthusiasm of success , there will be none to parti- cipate my joy ...
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... never believed it to be necessary , and when I heard of a mar- iner equally noted for his kindliness of heart and the respect and obedience paid to him by his crew , I felt myself peculiarly fortunate in being able to secure his ...
... never believed it to be necessary , and when I heard of a mar- iner equally noted for his kindliness of heart and the respect and obedience paid to him by his crew , I felt myself peculiarly fortunate in being able to secure his ...
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... for the present to write to me by every oppor- tunity : I may receive your letters on some occasions when I need them most to support my spirits . I love you very tenderly . Remember me with affection , should you never hear from 10.
... for the present to write to me by every oppor- tunity : I may receive your letters on some occasions when I need them most to support my spirits . I love you very tenderly . Remember me with affection , should you never hear from 10.
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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