FrankensteinMary Shelley's groundbreaking classic--begun as a ghost story for friends--is a potent blend of science fiction and horror that has inspired countless movie and other adaptations. Nothing, however, equals the depth and beauty of Shelley's original, which emains as relevant as ever. In his arrogance, Dr. Victor Frankenstein dreams of discovering the very secret of life...and he succeeds, bringing a new creature into existence. But should man ever play God--and if he does, what does he owe his creation? |
Contents
Letter 1 | 1 |
Letter 2 | 5 |
Letter 3 | 9 |
Letter 4 | 10 |
Chapter 1 | 19 |
Chapter 2 | 24 |
Chapter 3 | 30 |
Chapter 4 | 37 |
Chapter 13 | 102 |
Chapter 14 | 108 |
Chapter 15 | 113 |
Chapter 16 | 121 |
Chapter 17 | 130 |
Chapter 18 | 135 |
Chapter 19 | 143 |
Chapter 20 | 150 |
Chapter 5 | 44 |
Chapter 6 | 52 |
Chapter 7 | 59 |
Chapter 8 | 68 |
Chapter 9 | 76 |
Chapter 10 | 82 |
Chapter 11 | 88 |
Chapter 12 | 96 |
Chapter 21 | 160 |
Chapter 22 | 170 |
Chapter 23 | 179 |
Chapter 24 | 186 |
Walton In Continuation | 194 |
Questions Questions Questions | 209 |
About the Author | 214 |
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