Frankenstein, Or, The Modern PrometheusFrankenstein or The Modern Prometheus, was completed by Mary Shelley at the age of 19. She infused this original novel with Gothic and Romantic elements. Scientist Victor Frankenstein creates a large and powerful creature in the likeness of man, but is disgusted by his own creation and he abandons the being to fend for itself. Spawning generations of horror stories in the genre, Frankenstein is a gruesome warning against playing God and attempting the engineering of life. |
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... live in pov- erty and oblivion in the same country where he had for- merly been distinguished for his rank and magnificence . Having paid his debts , therefore , in the most honourable manner , he retreated with his daughter to the town.
... live in pov- erty and oblivion in the same country where he had for- merly been distinguished for his rank and magnificence . Having paid his debts , therefore , in the most honourable manner , he retreated with his daughter to the town.
Page 92
... live in this world of misery . " Justine assumed an air of cheerfulness , while she with difficulty repressed her bitter tears . She embraced Eliza- beth , and said , in a voice of half - suppressed emotion , " Farewell , sweet lady ...
... live in this world of misery . " Justine assumed an air of cheerfulness , while she with difficulty repressed her bitter tears . She embraced Eliza- beth , and said , in a voice of half - suppressed emotion , " Farewell , sweet lady ...
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... live . His sentence was pronounced , and I could only grieve and be patient . I sat by his bed watching him ; his eyes were closed , and I thought he slept ; but presently he called to me in a feeble voice , and , bidding me come near ...
... live . His sentence was pronounced , and I could only grieve and be patient . I sat by his bed watching him ; his eyes were closed , and I thought he slept ; but presently he called to me in a feeble voice , and , bidding me come near ...
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Frankenstein, Or, The Modern Prometheus Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley,Mary Shelley Limited preview - 1993 |
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