Frankenstein: Or, The Modern PrometheusLackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor, & Jones, 1818 - Horror tales, English |
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Page 7
... peace . I remembered also the necessity im- posed upon me of either journeying to England , or entering into a long corre- spondence with those philosophers of that country , whose knowledge and dis- coveries were of indispensable use ...
... peace . I remembered also the necessity im- posed upon me of either journeying to England , or entering into a long corre- spondence with those philosophers of that country , whose knowledge and dis- coveries were of indispensable use ...
Page 8
... peace and happiness : my promise might be fulfilled , and the monster have departed ; or some accident might occur to destroy him , and put an end to my slavery for ever . These feelings dictated my answer to my father . I expressed a ...
... peace and happiness : my promise might be fulfilled , and the monster have departed ; or some accident might occur to destroy him , and put an end to my slavery for ever . These feelings dictated my answer to my father . I expressed a ...
Page 22
... peace . But busy uninteresting joyous faces brought back despair to my heart . I saw an insur- mountable barrier placed between me and my fellow - men ; this barrier was sealed with the blood of William and Justine ; and to reflect on ...
... peace . But busy uninteresting joyous faces brought back despair to my heart . I saw an insur- mountable barrier placed between me and my fellow - men ; this barrier was sealed with the blood of William and Justine ; and to reflect on ...
Page 27
... peaceful happiness . During my youth- ful days discontent never visited my mind ; and if I was ever overcome by ennui , the sight of what is beautiful in nature , or the study of what is excellent and sublime in the productions of man ...
... peaceful happiness . During my youth- ful days discontent never visited my mind ; and if I was ever overcome by ennui , the sight of what is beautiful in nature , or the study of what is excellent and sublime in the productions of man ...
Page 31
... which I might other- wise have snatched repose and peace . I waited for my letters with feverish im- patience : if they were delayed , I was miserable c 4 THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 31 gins to sink into repose, he finds him- ...
... which I might other- wise have snatched repose and peace . I waited for my letters with feverish im- patience : if they were delayed , I was miserable c 4 THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 31 gins to sink into repose, he finds him- ...
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