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Frankenstein, Chapter 1

Victor's happy childhood in Geneva. His parents adopt a girl called Elizabeth.

Frankenstein opens with four letters from the explorer Robert Walton, then tells Victor's story in 24 chapters, then closes with Walton's last letters. Chapter 1 comes after Letter 4 and before Chapter 2.

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Victor'shappyGenevachildhood

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← Before thisLetter 4: Walton rescues Victor from iceNext →Chapter 2: Boy Victor hungry for knowledge
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