Frankenstein, or, The Modern PrometheusFrankenstein was published in 1818, the work of a 21-year-old genius named Mary Shelley. Hundreds of movies, adaptations, and monster masks later, its reputation remains so lively that the title has become its own word in the English language. Victor Frankenstein, a scientist, discovers the secret of reanimating the dead. After he rejects his hideous creation, not even the farthest poles of the earth will keep his bitter monster from seeking an inhuman revenge. Inspired by a uniquely Romantic view of science’s possibilities, Shelley’s masterpiece ultimately wrestles with the hidden shadows of the human mind. |
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Page 68
... innocence only to betray ? her mild eyes seemed incapable of any severity or ill - humor , and yet she has committed a murder . " Soon after we heard that the poor victim had expressed a wish to see my cousin . My father wished her not ...
... innocence only to betray ? her mild eyes seemed incapable of any severity or ill - humor , and yet she has committed a murder . " Soon after we heard that the poor victim had expressed a wish to see my cousin . My father wished her not ...
Page 69
... innocence , and force belief . Yet you must die ; you , my playfellow , my companion , my more than sister . I never can survive so horrible a misfortune . " 66 Dear , sweet Elizabeth , do not weep . You ought to raise me with thoughts ...
... innocence , and force belief . Yet you must die ; you , my playfellow , my companion , my more than sister . I never can survive so horrible a misfortune . " 66 Dear , sweet Elizabeth , do not weep . You ought to raise me with thoughts ...
Page 70
... innocence is acknowledged by you , dear lady , and your cousin . " Thus the poor sufferer tried to comfort others and herself . She indeed gained the resignation she desired . But I , the true mur- derer , felt the never - dying worm ...
... innocence is acknowledged by you , dear lady , and your cousin . " Thus the poor sufferer tried to comfort others and herself . She indeed gained the resignation she desired . But I , the true mur- derer , felt the never - dying worm ...
Page 73
... innocence so blasted and destroyed . She was no longer that happy creature , who in earlier youth wandered with me on the banks of the lake , and talked with ecstasy of our future pros- pects . She had become grave , and often conversed ...
... innocence so blasted and destroyed . She was no longer that happy creature , who in earlier youth wandered with me on the banks of the lake , and talked with ecstasy of our future pros- pects . She had become grave , and often conversed ...
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