Frankenstein, Or, the Modern Prometheus. [By M. W. Shelley.], Volume 1Lackington, Hughes, Harding, 1818 |
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... heaven ; for nothing contributes so much to tranquillize the mind as a steady pur- pose , a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye . This expedition has been the favourite dream of my --- 1 early years . I have read with ...
... heaven ; for nothing contributes so much to tranquillize the mind as a steady pur- pose , a point on which the soul may fix its intellectual eye . This expedition has been the favourite dream of my --- 1 early years . I have read with ...
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... I perused , for the first time , those poets whose effusions entranced my soul , and lifted it to heaven . I also became a poet , and for one year lived in a Paradise of my в 3 THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 5 early years. ...
... I perused , for the first time , those poets whose effusions entranced my soul , and lifted it to heaven . I also became a poet , and for one year lived in a Paradise of my в 3 THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 5 early years. ...
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... 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 II . · To Mrs. SAVILLE , England . B 5 THE MODERN ...
... 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 II . · To Mrs. SAVILLE , England . B 5 THE MODERN ...
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... heavens . I remained , while the storm lasted , watching its progress with cu riosity and delight . As I stood at the door , on a sudden I beheld a stream of fire issue from an old and beautiful oak , which stood about twenty yards from ...
... heavens . I remained , while the storm lasted , watching its progress with cu riosity and delight . As I stood at the door , on a sudden I beheld a stream of fire issue from an old and beautiful oak , which stood about twenty yards from ...
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... heavens ; they have discovered how the blood circulates , and the nature of the air we breathe . They have acquired new and almost unlimited powers ; they can command the thunders of heaven , mi- mic the earthquake , and even mock the ...
... heavens ; they have discovered how the blood circulates , and the nature of the air we breathe . They have acquired new and almost unlimited powers ; they can command the thunders of heaven , mi- mic the earthquake , and even mock the ...
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Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley,Mary Shelley Limited preview - 1993 |
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