The island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells
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"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 | Oct 14, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jun 28, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 5072 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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