‘The hour of my irresolution is past, and the period of your power is arrived. Your threats cannot move me to do an act of wickedness; but they confirm me in a determination of not creating you a companion in vice. Shall I, in cool blood, set loose upon the earth a daemon whose delight is in death and wretchedness? Begone! I am firm, and your words will only exasperate my rage.’
The monster saw my determination in my face and gnashed his teeth in the impotence of anger. ‘Shall each man,’ cried he, ‘find a wife for his bosom, and each beast have his mate, and I be alone? I had feelings of affection, and they were requited by destination and scorn. Man! You may hate, but beware! Your hours will pass in dread and misery, and soon the bolt will fall which must ravish from you your happiness forever. Are you to be happy while I grovel in the intensity of my wretchedness? You can blast my other passions, but revenge remains – revenge, henceforth dearer than light or food! I may die, but first you, my tyrant and tormentor, shall curse the sun that gazes on your misery. Beware, for I am fearless and therefore powerful. I will watch with the wiliness of a snake, that I may sting with its venom. Man, you shall repent of the injuries you inflict.’
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Vasquez – Dad Rock -00:00-
Mental Architects – Here Is Where, Where Better -04:26-
Etiquette – Portugal (Down Old South America Way) -08:28-
They Say We’re Sinking – Telos -13:08-
Cloudkicker – Push It Way Up! -21:05-
Lord – Totems -28:22-
Kokomo – Arcade Romania -34:18-
Dumbsaint – Don’t Forget To Bring Down The Sky -39:04-
Terraformer – Cross Bearing -46:22-
Pet Slimmers Of The Year – I Am The Ocean -49:58-
Three Steps To The Ocean – Collider -62:20-
What The Blood Revealed – Cast Adrift In A Harbour Of Devils -70:40-
Mary Shelley, ‘Frankenstein,’ 1818, by Lackington, Hughes, Harding, Mavor & Jones
The image is courtesy of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia – Mütter Museum. An amazing place.