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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... never consent to the union . My generous friend re - assured the suppliant , and on being informed of the name of her lover , instantly abandoned his pursuit . He had already bought a farm with his money , on which he had designed to ...
... never consent to the union . My generous friend re - assured the suppliant , and on being informed of the name of her lover , instantly abandoned his pursuit . He had already bought a farm with his money , on which he had designed to ...
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... never hear from me again . Your affectionate brother , LETTER III . TO MRS . SAVILLE , ENGLAND . ROBERT WALTON . JULY 7th , 17— . My dear Sister , — I write you a few lines in haste , to say that I am safe , and well advanced on my ...
... never hear from me again . Your affectionate brother , LETTER III . TO MRS . SAVILLE , ENGLAND . ROBERT WALTON . JULY 7th , 17— . My dear Sister , — I write you a few lines in haste , to say that I am safe , and well advanced on my ...
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... never saw a man in so wretched a condition . We attempted to carry him into the cabin , but as soon as he had quitted the fresh air , he fainted . We accord- ingly brought him back to the deck , and restored him to animation by rubbing ...
... never saw a man in so wretched a condition . We attempted to carry him into the cabin , but as soon as he had quitted the fresh air , he fainted . We accord- ingly brought him back to the deck , and restored him to animation by rubbing ...
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... never saw equalled . But he is generally melancholy and despairing ; and sometimes he gnashes his teeth , as if impatient of the weight of woes that oppress him . When my guest was a little recovered , I had great trouble to keep off ...
... never saw equalled . But he is generally melancholy and despairing ; and sometimes he gnashes his teeth , as if impatient of the weight of woes that oppress him . When my guest was a little recovered , I had great trouble to keep off ...
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... never leaves him . I have endeavored to win his confidence ; and I trust that I have suc- ceeded . One day I mentioned to him the desire I had always felt of finding a friend who might sympathize with me , and direct me by his counsel ...
... never leaves him . I have endeavored to win his confidence ; and I trust that I have suc- ceeded . One day I mentioned to him the desire I had always felt of finding a friend who might sympathize with me , and direct me by his counsel ...
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