Frankenstein penetrating the secrets of nature on a dark and stormy night in 1816 mary shelley began writing a story that posed profound questions about individual and societal responsibility for other people. Frankenstein penetrating the secrets of nature introduction the birth of frankenstein surrounded by ice an extraordinary life paradise lost boundary crossing 1818 midnight labors transformation of a monster poor helpless miserable wretch boundary crossing 1931 blasted hopes from the digital gallery henricus cornelius agrippa early 19th century view details view . Natural philosophers wrote mary shelley in frankenstein have indeed performed miracles they penetrate into the recesses of nature and show how she works in her hiding places they ascend into the heavens they have discovered how the blood circulates and the nature of the air we breathe. Frankenstein penetrating the secrets of nature lederer susan 9780813532004 books amazonca