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 46
The porter opened the gates of the court , which had that night been my asylum ,
and I issued into the streets , pacing them with quick steps , as if I sought to avoid
the wretch whom I feared every turning of the street would present to my view .
The porter opened the gates of the court , which had that night been my asylum ,
and I issued into the streets , pacing them with quick steps , as if I sought to avoid
the wretch whom I feared every turning of the street would present to my view .
Page 47
As it drew nearer , I observed that it was the Swiss diligence : it stopped just
where I was standing ; and , on the door being opened , I perceived Henry
Clerval , who , on seeing me , instantly sprung out . " My dear Frankenstein , "
exclaimed he ...
As it drew nearer , I observed that it was the Swiss diligence : it stopped just
where I was standing ; and , on the door being opened , I perceived Henry
Clerval , who , on seeing me , instantly sprung out . " My dear Frankenstein , "
exclaimed he ...
Page 55
A selfish pursuit had cramped and narrowed me , until your gentleness and
affection warmed and opened my senses ; I became the same happy creature
who , a few years ago , loving and beloved by all , had no sorrow or care . When
happy ...
A selfish pursuit had cramped and narrowed me , until your gentleness and
affection warmed and opened my senses ; I became the same happy creature
who , a few years ago , loving and beloved by all , had no sorrow or care . When
happy ...
Page 74
We passed the bridge of Pelissier , where the ravine , which the river forms ,
opened before us , and we began to ascend the mountain that overhangs it .
Soon after we entered the valley of Chamonix . This valley is more wonderful and
...
We passed the bridge of Pelissier , where the ravine , which the river forms ,
opened before us , and we began to ascend the mountain that overhangs it .
Soon after we entered the valley of Chamonix . This valley is more wonderful and
...
Page 80
Darkness then came over me , and troubled me ; but hardly had I felt this , when ,
by opening my eyes , as I now suppose , the light poured in upon me again . I
walked , and , I believe , descended ; but I presently found a great alteration in my
...
Darkness then came over me , and troubled me ; but hardly had I felt this , when ,
by opening my eyes , as I now suppose , the light poured in upon me again . I
walked , and , I believe , descended ; but I presently found a great alteration in my
...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus |
| Author | Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley |
| Publisher | Sever, Francis, & Company, 1869 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 25 Nov 2008 |
| Length | 177 pages |
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