The island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells

"The Island of Doctor Moreau" by H. G. Wells is a science fiction novel published in 1896. Shipwrecked scientist Edward Prendick finds himself stranded on a remote island inhabited by Doctor Moreau, a disgraced physiologist conducting horrific experiments. Through vivisection, Moreau transforms animals into human-like creatures called the Beast Folk, who struggle to maintain their humanity under a strict code of laws. As Prendick uncovers the dark secrets of the island, he confronts questions about the boundaries of science, the nature of human identity, and the price of unchecked ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Title The island of Doctor Moreau
Alternate Title The island of Dr. Moreau
Alternate Title The island of Dr Moreau
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Island_of_Doctor_Moreau
Credits Judith Boss and Andrew Sly
Reading Level Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Shipwreck survival -- Fiction
Subject Animal experimentation -- Fiction
Subject Islands -- Fiction
Subject Science -- Ethics -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 159
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 28, 2025
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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