Frankenstein, Or, the Modern Prometheus. [By M. W. Shelley.], Volume 1Lackington, Hughes, Harding, 1818 |
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Page 43
... he relinquished many of his public employments , and devoted himself to the education of his children . Of these I was the eldest , and the destined suc- cessor to all his labours and utility . No creature THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 43.
... he relinquished many of his public employments , and devoted himself to the education of his children . Of these I was the eldest , and the destined suc- cessor to all his labours and utility . No creature THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 43.
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Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. cessor to all his labours and utility . No creature could have more tender parents than mine . My improvement and health were their constant care , especially as I remained for several years their only child ...
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. cessor to all his labours and utility . No creature could have more tender parents than mine . My improvement and health were their constant care , especially as I remained for several years their only child ...
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... - cation , and our amusements would have been the labours of other chil- dren . Perhaps we did not read so many books , or learn languages so VOL . I. D quickly , as those who are disciplined according to the THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 49.
... - cation , and our amusements would have been the labours of other chil- dren . Perhaps we did not read so many books , or learn languages so VOL . I. D quickly , as those who are disciplined according to the THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 49.
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... labours of men of genius , however erroneously directed , scarcely ever fail in ultimately turning to the solid advantage of mankind . " I listened to his statement , which was delivered without any presumption or affectation ; and then ...
... labours of men of genius , however erroneously directed , scarcely ever fail in ultimately turning to the solid advantage of mankind . " I listened to his statement , which was delivered without any presumption or affectation ; and then ...
Page 84
... have produced it , yet the stages of the discovery were dis tinct and probable . After days and nights of incredible labour and fatigue , I succeeded in discovering the cause of generation and life 84 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR , i.
... have produced it , yet the stages of the discovery were dis tinct and probable . After days and nights of incredible labour and fatigue , I succeeded in discovering the cause of generation and life 84 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR , i.
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