Frankenstein or 'The Modern Prometheus' (The Penny Dreadful Collection) - formato ePub

Europa, siglo XVIII. Durante el apogeo de la proliferación científica, el capitán de un barco que se encuentra navegando por las aguas del Polo Norte rescata al físico Victor Frankenstein. Al borde de...

«Si no puedo inspirar amor, desencadenaré el miedo».Robert Walton es un escritor fracasado que se propone explorar el Polo Norte con la esperanza de expandir el conocimiento científico. Durante el viaje,...

Esta novela relata la historia de una mujer que, desde su lecho de muerte, confiesa su tragedia: el amor incestuoso de su padre (…). Escrita en forma de una larga carta dirigida a su único amigo, Woodville,...

Para Mary Shelley, los monstruos no son aquellos cuentos de hadas desde el principio de los siglos esos que se esconden debajo de la cama o en un closet; no, para la autora los monstruos son aquellas...

Este ebook presenta "Frankenstein", con un índice dinámico y detallado. Es una obra literaria de Mary Shelley, publicada en 1818. La novela narra la historia de Víctor Frankenstein, un joven suizo, estudiante...

El protagonista de Frankenstein o el moderno Prometeo, Víctor Frankenstein, es un joven científico que intenta crear un ser humano. El humanoide que logra crear resulta ser un monstruo. Su fealdad espanta...

Novela gótica considerada como el primer texto del género ciencia ficción que aborda la moral científica, la creación y destrucción de vida y la audacia de la humanidad en su relación con Dios. El protagonista,...

Frankenstein o El moderno Prometeo (1818) de Mary W. Shelley (1797-1851) es, a diferencia del “romance científico” de Verne, quizá la primera obra de ciencia-ficción en sentido estricto. El monstruo que...

Ubicada en la Europa del siglo XVIII y en plena efervescencia científica, el capitán de un barco ballenero escribe a su hermana Margaret su encuentro con el joven estudiante de filosofía natural Víctor...

Frankenstein o El moderno Prometeo (1818) de Mary W. Shelley (1797-1851) es, a diferencia del “romance científico” de Verne, quizá la primera obra de ciencia-ficción en sentido estricto. “La autora parece...

La noche del 16 de junio de 1816, después de que Lord Byron y Percy B. Shelley discutieran largamente sobre la posibilidad de descubrir el principio vital de la naturaleza y transferirlo a un cuerpo inerte,...

Relata la historia de un hombre llamado Winzy, quien bebe un misterioso brebaje preparado por su mentor, Cornelio Agrippa. Se trata de un elixir de la inmortalidad, la fuente de la vida eterna, fabricado...

Frankenstein o El moderno Prometeo (1818) de Mary W. Shelley (1797-1851) es, a diferencia del “romance científico” de Verne, quizá la primera obra de ciencia-ficción en sentido estricto. El monstruo que...

Frankenstein o El moderno Prometeo (1818) de Mary W. Shelley (1797-1851) es, a diferencia del “romance científico” de Verne, quizá la primera obra de ciencia-ficción en sentido estricto. “La autora parece...

Frankenstein o El moderno Prometeo es la creación de una joven Mary Shelley en 1815. El relato, iniciado en una temporada de encierro y tertulias, se convirtió en una de las novelas imprescindibles del...

Ubicada en la Europa del siglo XVIII y en plena efervescencia científica, el capitán de un barco ballenero escribe a su hermana Margaret su encuentro con el joven estudiante de filosofía natural Víctor...

A gender-swapped Beauty & the Beast about a chaotic princess and a ridiculously handsome knight, set in a world of magic, witches, and indifferent fairies. Kira, Princess Royal of the Known Kingdoms,...

Hannah Skye, a young woman in search of meaning, receives a cryptic letter from her missing and eccentric Aunt Jewelia. Her experience of a recurring powerful pumpkin patch dream unfolds into a spiritual...

The complete four-book Christian contemporary collection of the Richmond Siblings. God shows his mercy and grace by sending helpers from Heaven in each of these compelling stories. Chokecherry Valley...

A searingly original novel about sisterhood, art, and a community of women who refuse to be silenced. 'A gripping and spellbinding novel about a sisterhood ripped apart by violence, narrated by a ghostly...

It started as a holiday fling. Will it end in heartbreak? KlaraAfter a heart-smashing divorce, a fresh start on an Army base in Germany is exactly what I need. No more whispers behind my back. No more...

*An up-all-night slice of Halloween horror, perfect for fans of Stephen King, Black Mirror, and Frankenstein*'Best thing I've read this year . . . Just superb. Unsettling in the most beautiful way' Will...

Grace Tanev is off limits to her brother's teammates - but that doesn't stop her from daring Jaxson Brittain to be the first to break the rule.Grace is all too aware of the hot, broody defenseman for...

Chloe Knott had one lesson growing up: men are trash. Until Will Perry blows her quiet world to smithereens.Starting goalie for the Tampa Bay Ospreys and the kind of hot that scrambles your brain, Will...

'Addictive and twisty... once you start reading you won't want to stop' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When Tess hears Lydia Green is moving back to the village, she is full of excitement.As teenagers, Tess and Lydia...

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WALL STREET JOURNAL****Goblin seems like any other ordinary small town. But with the master storyteller Josh Malerman as your tour guide, you'll discover...

Is it ever too late for a second chance?  Three generations ago, the Avlem 'brought civilisation to the Elementals of Ashanna', but many of the locals are still 'struggling to adjust'. At seventeen, Avlem...

Josie Barone has a secret that makes her self-identify as a Groom-less Bride. But after drinking too many margaritas after attending a wedding, she agrees to be a maid of honor if her friend gets to the...

I thought he was my happily ever after, but everything between us has been a lie. When I discover my husband married me under false pretenses, I want nothing more to do with him. I don't care if he claims...

Kerry Graham surprises his father by coming out as a gay cross-dresser and non-binary. Then again, when he performs in drag at a local cabaret named The Red, where his cousin works as a tailor. Despite...

One Month with Vince Tanev. Twenty-four-seven access on and off the ice.Social media journalist Maven King lands an opportunity of a lifetime when she is assigned to get up close and personal with the...

'Rupert Everett is one of my favourite writers. He's brilliantly witty, acutely perceptive and highly sensitive, and his writing is incredibly good. His stories are both moving and tender, often outrageous,...

Have you ever imagined what the afterlife might be like? It is something that people throughout history have often pondered. Where, why and how might we live again? Who would we be with? What would we...

What if you fall in love with a ghost?After four shots of cinnamon schnapps and something called heaven in a cup, Raina Bollen finally feels brave enough to meet her crush, star quarterback Foster Union.Except...

The shattered hearts series Lost and alone book two  Losing your entire family in a second just wasn't enough for Beth and Ricky Wiles, As they lose site of themselves as well. Stuck in a foreign city...

Ten, nine, eight...I hear the grandfather clock in the hallway counting down.Seven, six, five... I can't run fast enough to prevent the disaster.Four, three, two...Nana, my Nana, the woman who raised...

A urban black family, that lives in Villa Rica Georgia in the deep county, in the south towards the end, that's beautiful and natural.While risen three young girls, experiencing trials and tribulations,...

Alfred is the son of a wealthy butcher during England's Victorian Era. None of it matters when he isn't permitted to leave the house. Alfred's crime? Being born differently from all the other young lads...

When your dream assignment turns into more than you bargained for Shalah Kennedy has dreams of becoming a senior travel advisor—one who actually gets to travel. Her big break comes when the agency's "Golden...

Learning how to be a vampire is only half of Beatrice's problems. Adjusting to life as a vampire noble is harder than Beatrice thought it would be, even if she has a handsome and charming vampire to teach...

Damaged almost beyond hope, a young woman is offered safety—by the man who killed her brother.1880s Arizona Territory: Shunned by the village for her outlaw brother's deeds, Jesse is not sorry to hear...

Once you overcome your sorrows and regrets the endless possibilities before you can be an unexpected surprise. A lady with secrets. A gentleman seeking redemption. Can forgiveness be sought for past betrayals? Flora...

Sometimes things in life just don't make sense.  Take Daleigh's life for instance.  Her parents can't stand her.  Her mother is on the verge of a breakdown constantly.  Her dad just wants to control her....

The Michaelmas Daisy: a contemporary story of loneliness, loyalty, love, finding new friends, and hope.Beverley may be dead, but that doesn't make it any easier to let go. She watches over her husband...

Braun McCleary has the opportunity to become an all-seeing, all-knowing monster of a human being. The catch is, he can only become this through feeding from, and instigating, the deterioration of others....

"Fate: the thread of life" is a love story based on real events that spans three countries and transcends many wars and tragic separations over more than a century. In this novel written by Alan and Dimitra...