novel to this rule; and the most humble novelist, , who seeks to confer or receive amusement from his labours, may, without presumption, apply to prose fiction a licence, or rather a rule, from the adoption of which so many exquisite combinations of human feeling have resulted in the highest specimens of poetry.
The circumstance on which my story rests was suggested in casual conversation. It was commenced, partly as a source of amusement, and partly as an expedient for ex-ercising any untried resources of mind. Other motives were mingled with these, as the work proceeded. I am by no means indifferent to the manner in which whatever moral tendencies exist in the sentiments or characters it contains ...
Frankenstein, your son, your kinsman, your early, much-loved friend; he who would spend each vital drop of blood for your sakes, who has no thought nor sense of joy except as it is mirrored also in your dear countenances, who would fill the air with blessings and spend his life in serving you—he bids you weep, to shed countless tears; happy ...
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is the original 1818 'Uncensored' Edition of Frankenstein as first published anonymously in 1818. This original version is much more true to the spirit of the author's original intentions than the heavily revised 1831 edition, edited by Shelley, in part, because of pressure to make the story more ...
169 pages ; 24 cm "This is the original, 1818 text of Frankenstein. In 1831, the more traditionally first 'popular' edition in one volume appeared. This version of the story was heavily revised by Mary Shelley who was under pressure to make the story more conservative, and included a new, longer preface by her, presenting a somewhat embellished version of the genesis of the story. This edition ...
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Shelley. Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus (1818 text) by Mary Shelley, 1818, Distributed Proofreaders/Project Gutenberg edition, Ebook
"Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with creating life, leading him to construct a living being from reanimated body parts. The book explores themes of ambition, the consequences of man's desire to play God, and the isolation ...
"This is the original, 1818 text of Frankenstein. In 1831, the more traditionally first 'popular' edition in one volume appeared. This version of the story was heavily revised by Mary Shelley who was under pressure to make the story more conservative, and included a new, longer preface by her, presenting a somewhat embellished version of the genesis of the story. This edition tends to be the ...
The work was originally published in three volumes; reprinted in two volumes in 1823; then revised in one volume in 1831. All modern editions are based on the 1831 version.
Mary Shelley's seminal novel of the scientist whose creation becomes a monster. This edition is the original 1818 text, which preserves the hard-hitting and politically charged aspects of Shelley's original writing, as well as her unflinching wit and strong female voice.
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Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is the original 1818 'Uncensored' Edition of Frankenstein as first published anonymously in 1818. This original version is much more true to the spirit of the author's original intentions than the heavily revised 1831 edition, edited by Shelley, in part, because of pressure to make the story more ...
2018 marks the bicentennial of Mary Shelley’s seminal novel. For the first time, Penguin Classics will publish the original 1818 text, which preserves the hard-hitting and politically-charged aspects of Shelley’s original writing, as well as her unflinching wit and strong female voice.
PENGUIN CLASSICS FRANKENSTEIN THE 1818 TEXT MARY SHELLEY was born in London in 1797, daughter of William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, famous radical writers of the day. Mary’s mother died tragically ten days after the birth. Under Godwin’s conscientious and expert tuition, Mary’s was an intellectually stimulating childhood, though she often felt misunderstood by her stepmother and ...
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein (1818), final chapter Walton, in continuation. August 26th, 17— You have read this strange and terrific story, Margaret; and do you not feel your blood congeal with horror, like that which even now curdles mine?
Frankenstein, or, The modern Prometheus : the 1818 text by Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851; Butler, MarilynIncludes bibliographical references (p. [liv]-lviii)
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Amy Weldon, professor of English at Luther College and co-director of the Luther College Writers Festival, is proud to announce that her fifth book, “ Creature: A Novel of Mary Shelley and Frankenstein,” was recently released and is available at bookstores and online. Weldon’s “Creature” is based on the life of English novelist Mary Shelley. It interweaves her little-known life ...
