Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus (Illustrated) - format ePub

St. Petersburgh, Dec. 11th, 17— TO Mrs. Saville, England You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings....

Frankenstein oder Der moderne Prometheus ist ein Roman von Mary Shelley, der als Briefroman mehrerer Ich-Erzähler die Geschichte des Schweizers Victor Frankenstein erzählt. In diesem faszinierenden Werk...

"Frankenstein o El moderno Prometeo, o simplemente Frankenstein, es una obra literaria de la escritora inglesa Mary Shelley. Publicado el 1 de enero de 1818 y enmarcado en la tradición de la novela gótica,...

It tells the story of a young woman whose mother died in her childbirth—just as Shelly's own mother died after hers—and whose relationship with her bereaved father becomes sexually charged as he conflates...

Mary Shelley (née Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, often known as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley) was a British novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, travel writer, and editor of the...

Mary Shelley (née Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, often known as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley) was a British novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, travel writer, and editor of the...

Mary Shelley (née Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, often known as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley) was a British novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, travel writer, and editor of the...

Mary Shelley (née Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, often known as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley) was a British novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, travel writer, and editor of the...

Mary Shelley (née Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, often known as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley) was a British novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, travel writer, and editor of the...

The adventures of the early fourteenth-century despot Castruccio Castracani, a real historical figure who became the lord of Lucca and conquered Florence. In the novel, his armies threaten the fictional...

Mary Shelley (née Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, often known as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley) was a British novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, travel writer, and editor of the...

Mary Shelley (née Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, often known as Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley) was a British novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, travel writer, and editor of the...

The finished draft of a short novel by Mary Shelley. Its adult theme, concerning a father's incestuous love for his daughter and its consequences, meant that the manuscript was suppressed by Shelley's...

This is a classic horror story, and one of the earliest examples of science fiction. The main characters are Dr. Frankenstein and his creation, the daemon. Shelley called the scientist a "pale student...

In "Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus," Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley constructs a haunting narrative that explores the complexities of creation, ambition, and the nature of humanity. Written in the...

Le monstre le plus célèbre de la littérature, par la mère des récits fantastiques, Mary Shelley.  Pour les 100 ans de la toute première traduction, Elisabeth Vonarburg, « la grande dame de la SF et de...

Un savant, Victor Frankenstein, parvient à donner vie à un être fait d'un assemblage de morceaux de cadavres. Roman fantastique paru en 1818 où apparaît la victoire sur la mort par le biais de la science....

It is customary to regard Mary Shelley's claims to literary distinction as so entirely rooted and grounded in her husband's as to constitute a merely parasitic growth upon his fame. It may be unreservedly...

In the desolate and haunting landscape of Lodore, a tale of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit unfolds. When the orphaned Ethelinda marries the enigmatic Lord Lodore, she enters a world of secrets...

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's 'History of a Six Weeks' Tour' is a captivating travelogue that provides a detailed account of her journey through France, Switzerland, and the Rhine. Written in a descriptive...

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's novel 'The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck' tells the tale of a pretender to the English throne during the tumultuous years of the War of the Roses. Written in Shelley's trademark...

"The Transformation" starts with the typical Shellian framework narrative where the narrator states that he feels compelled to tell his story despite swearing never to do so. The narrator's story begins...

"The Evil Eye" was published in January of 1829 by Mary Shelley for The Keepsake. The story is set in Albania and takes on a much different feel to the other short stories that Shelley published. The...

Ellen, the female protagonist, tells the story of her life. When her parents die and leave her 50.000 pound, she becomes ward of her uncle. After a secret betrothal with one of his sons, she founds out,...

Mary in her novel of Lodore, published in 1835, gave a version of the differences between Harriet and Shelley. Though Lord Lodore is more an impersonation of Mary's idea of Lord Byron than of Shelley,...

History A Of Six Weeks' Tour through a part of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland; with Letters Descriptive of a Sail Round the Lake of Geneva and of the Glaciers of Chamouni is a travel narrative,...

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's novel, 'The Last Man', is a masterpiece of early science fiction that tells the story of a global pandemic that wipes out most of humanity, leaving one man to wander the...

In seinem Laboratorium gelingt es dem jungen, von seinen naturwissenschaftlichen Forschungen besessenen Arzt Victor Frankenstein, einen künstlichen Menschen zu konstruieren und zum Leben zu erwecken....

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque but sapient creature in...

It is customary to regard Mary Shelleys claims to literary distinction as so entirely rooted and grounded in her husbands as to constitute a merely parasitic growth upon his fame. It may be unreservedly...

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"There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building… wherever they had murdered…"...

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This describes the life of young Lumak and the later part of his life, being sent on several missions by his Grand Lord Gerra, throughout the local galaxies to save those in trouble. Being a Shadite,...

Medical industries used genetic modifications to improve human life. Do the Elite Pure who disagree with these choices have the right to an Earth free of any humans that have had DNA alterations?The Elite...

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This book tells the turbulent history of a human race called the Ancients who lived on planet Caefon within the Galaxy of Andromeda. They were the race responsible for the creation of the nano-bot Javols....

Most of Earth's humans have been infected by the Terminal Disease. That persistent pandemic prevents people from having children. This situation causes numerous problems including kidnapping and child...

Flying off course during a horrific storm, Santa and his reindeers find themselves within a grim situation. From extreme horror author, Edward Lee, comes a new novelette HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS. The stockings...

Lyra, Obsidian, and Xara stopped Zara. But she left a very big problem in her wake before she disappeared into Eloh.Zara had stolen the solid drop of light that fuels the Sun, and without it, the Sun...

Darkness isn't always the enemy. Sometimes, it's the answer.At Obsidian Academy, magic is power, and only the strongest survive. Nykara has spent her life embracing the shadows, wielding a sharp tongue...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."Harry Potter has never even heard...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

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"'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'" Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy...

A heart-wrenching grim cozy pirate's tale with a little bit of romance. This is not 'Cozy' in the traditional sense, unless you find misery and betrayal to be as comforting as a cup of hot cocoa."This...

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future...

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