Frankenstein, Or, the Modern Prometheus. [By M. W. Shelley.], Volume 1Lackington, Hughes, Harding, 1818 |
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... will put some trust in preceding navigators- there snow and frost are banished ; and , sailing over a calm sea , we may be wafted to a land surpassing in wonders and in beauty every region hitherto dis- covered on the 2 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR ,
... will put some trust in preceding navigators- there snow and frost are banished ; and , sailing over a calm sea , we may be wafted to a land surpassing in wonders and in beauty every region hitherto dis- covered on the 2 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR ,
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... calm settled grief , that touched me to the heart . But he was silent , and presently retired to his cabin . Even broken in spirit as he is , no one can feel more deeply than he does the beauties of nature . The starry sky , the sea ...
... calm settled grief , that touched me to the heart . But he was silent , and presently retired to his cabin . Even broken in spirit as he is , no one can feel more deeply than he does the beauties of nature . The starry sky , the sea ...
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... calm and philosophical than my companion ; yet my temper was not so yielding . My application was of longer endu- rance ; but it was not so severe whilst it endured . I delighted in investigating the facts relative to the actual world ...
... calm and philosophical than my companion ; yet my temper was not so yielding . My application was of longer endu- rance ; but it was not so severe whilst it endured . I delighted in investigating the facts relative to the actual world ...
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... - man being in perfection ought always to preserve a calm and peaceful mind , and never to allow passion or a transi- tory desire to disturb his tranquillity . I do not think that the pursuit of know- ledge THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 93.
... - man being in perfection ought always to preserve a calm and peaceful mind , and never to allow passion or a transi- tory desire to disturb his tranquillity . I do not think that the pursuit of know- ledge THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 93.
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... so dear to my recollection . I grasped his hand , and in a moment forgot my hor- ror and misfortune ; I felt suddenly , and for the first time during many months , * " You calm and serene joy . I welcomed 104 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR ,
... so dear to my recollection . I grasped his hand , and in a moment forgot my hor- ror and misfortune ; I felt suddenly , and for the first time during many months , * " You calm and serene joy . I welcomed 104 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR ,
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