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 58
... Tears also gushed from the eyes of Clerval , as he read the account of my misfortune . " I can offer you no consolation , my friend , " said he ; " your dis- aster is irreparable . What do you intend to do ? " " To go instantly to ...
... Tears also gushed from the eyes of Clerval , as he read the account of my misfortune . " I can offer you no consolation , my friend , " said he ; " your dis- aster is irreparable . What do you intend to do ? " " To go instantly to ...
Page 61
... tears flowed when I looked upon it . While I was thus engaged Ernest entered : he had heard me arrive , and hastened to welcome me . He expressed a sorrowful delight to see me . " Welcome , my dearest Victor , " said he . " Ah ! I wish ...
... tears flowed when I looked upon it . While I was thus engaged Ernest entered : he had heard me arrive , and hastened to welcome me . He expressed a sorrowful delight to see me . " Welcome , my dearest Victor , " said he . " Ah ! I wish ...
Page 64
... tears . If she is , as you believe , innocent , rely on the justice of our judges , and the activity with which I ... tear seemed to dim her eye when she saw us ; but she quickly recovered herself , and a look of sorrowful affection ...
... tears . If she is , as you believe , innocent , rely on the justice of our judges , and the activity with which I ... tear seemed to dim her eye when she saw us ; but she quickly recovered herself , and a look of sorrowful affection ...
Page 65
... tears ; but when she was desired to plead , she collected her powers , and spoke in an audible although variable voice . " God knows , " she said , " how entirely I am innocent . But I do not pretend that my protestations should acquit ...
... tears ; but when she was desired to plead , she collected her powers , and spoke in an audible although variable voice . " God knows , " she said , " how entirely I am innocent . But I do not pretend that my protestations should acquit ...
Page 70
... tear herself away . " I wish , " cried she , " that I were to die with you ; I cannot live in this world of misery . " Justine assumed an air of cheerfulness , while she with difficulty repressed her bitter tears . She embraced ...
... tear herself away . " I wish , " cried she , " that I were to die with you ; I cannot live in this world of misery . " Justine assumed an air of cheerfulness , while she with difficulty repressed her bitter tears . She embraced ...
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