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The Island Of Doctor Moreau

byH. G. Wells

Who is this book for? Readers interested in classic science fiction, ethical dilemmas in science, and horror.

Topics IslandsSurvivalAnimal experimentationHorrorEthicsScienceOccultismFictionAnimalsHuman Nature
MoodDark, Suspenseful
ViolenceModerate
Edward Prendick is shipwrecked and finds himself stranded on an island in the Pacific. Here he meets the sinister Dr Moreau, a vivisectionst driven out of Britain in disgrace. And soon strange events cause Prendick to uncover the full horror of Dr Moreau's activities on the island.THE ISLAND OF DR MOREAU mixes discussion on the divide between humans and the animal kingdom and chilling macabre horror in an unrivalled fashion. Its question on how far science should go is one that rings true today as it did when it was first published.

Language

en

Published on

01/12/2017

Pages

208

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781473217997

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