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 84
... lost sight of her ; and in about a quarter of an hour she returned , bearing the pail , which was now partly filled with milk . As she walked along , seemingly incommoded by the burden , a young man met her 84 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR ,
... lost sight of her ; and in about a quarter of an hour she returned , bearing the pail , which was now partly filled with milk . As she walked along , seemingly incommoded by the burden , a young man met her 84 FRANKENSTEIN ; OR ,
Page 119
... lost in conjecture as to the cause of this , but yesterday an idea struck me ; and , if it is well founded , I conjure you to avow it . Reserve on such a point would be not only useless , but draw down treble misery on us all . " I ...
... lost in conjecture as to the cause of this , but yesterday an idea struck me ; and , if it is well founded , I conjure you to avow it . Reserve on such a point would be not only useless , but draw down treble misery on us all . " I ...
Page 124
... lost for ever ? Has this mind , so replete with ideas , imaginations , fanciful and magnificent , which formed a world whose existence depended on the life of its creator ; has this mind perished ? Does it now only exist in my memory ...
... lost for ever ? Has this mind , so replete with ideas , imaginations , fanciful and magnificent , which formed a world whose existence depended on the life of its creator ; has this mind perished ? Does it now only exist in my memory ...
Page 133
... lost amid the waves . All was again silent ; but his words rung in my ears . I burned with rage to pursue the murderer of my peace , and precipitate him into the ocean . I walked up and down my room hastily and per- turbed , while my ...
... lost amid the waves . All was again silent ; but his words rung in my ears . I burned with rage to pursue the murderer of my peace , and precipitate him into the ocean . I walked up and down my room hastily and per- turbed , while my ...
Page 150
... lost much of that heavenly vivacity that had before charmed me ; but her gentleness , and soft looks of compassion , made her a more fit companion for one blasted and miserable as I was . The tranquillity which I now enjoyed did not ...
... lost much of that heavenly vivacity that had before charmed me ; but her gentleness , and soft looks of compassion , made her a more fit companion for one blasted and miserable as I was . The tranquillity which I now enjoyed did not ...
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