Frankenstein Or the Modern Prometheus, Volumes 1-2Whittaker, 1823 |
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Page 33
... wish , therefore , that my companion . should be wiser and more experienced than myself , to confirm and support me ; nor have I believed it impossible to find a true friend . " • " I agree with you , " replied the stranger , " in ...
... wish , therefore , that my companion . should be wiser and more experienced than myself , to confirm and support me ; nor have I believed it impossible to find a true friend . " • " I agree with you , " replied the stranger , " in ...
Page 35
... of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you , as mine has been . I do not know that the relation of my misfortunes will be useful to you ; yet , if you are inclined , listen to my tale . I THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 35.
... of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you , as mine has been . I do not know that the relation of my misfortunes will be useful to you ; yet , if you are inclined , listen to my tale . I THE MODERN PROMETHEUS . 35.
Page 45
... wish , " he said , " that you should consider her as your own daughter , and educate her thus . Her mother's fortune is secured to her , the documents of which I will commit to your keeping . Reflect upon this proposition ; and decide ...
... wish , " he said , " that you should consider her as your own daughter , and educate her thus . Her mother's fortune is secured to her , the documents of which I will commit to your keeping . Reflect upon this proposition ; and decide ...
Page 58
... wish that I should attend a course of lectures upon natural philosophy , to which I cheer . Some accident pre- fully consented . vented my attending these lectures until the course was nearly finished . The lecture being , therefore ...
... wish that I should attend a course of lectures upon natural philosophy , to which I cheer . Some accident pre- fully consented . vented my attending these lectures until the course was nearly finished . The lecture being , therefore ...
Page 76
... wish is to become really a man of science , and not merely a petty experi- mentalist , I should advise you to apply to every branch of natural philosophy , including mathematics . " He then took me into his laboratory , and explained to ...
... wish is to become really a man of science , and not merely a petty experi- mentalist , I should advise you to apply to every branch of natural philosophy , including mathematics . " He then took me into his laboratory , and explained to ...
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