The Island of Doctor Moreau The Island of Doctor Moreau

The Island of Doctor Moreau

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Publisher Description

The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by H. G. Wells, who called it "an exercise in youthful blasphemy". The text of the novel is the narration of Edward Prendick, a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat who is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, who creates human-like beings from animals via vivisection. The novel deals with a number of philosophical themes, including pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, and human interference with nature.

GENRE
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
RELEASED
1946
August 13
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
180
Pages
PUBLISHER
Public Domain
SELLER
Public Domain
SIZE
123.8
KB

Customer Reviews

k.mawhinney ,

Perfect!!

Definitely my favourite HG Wells book! I always reread it because of the tragedy, the psychology of it, and how beautifully HG Wells writes. Highly recommended

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