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The island of Doctor Moreau

The island of Doctor Moreau

by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946

BookID: 159

Language:English

Alternate Title:The island of Dr. Moreau; The island of Dr Moreau

Reading Level:Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Copyright Status:Public domain in the USA.

Science fictionShipwreck survival -- FictionAnimal experimentation -- FictionIslands -- Fiction

Description

"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.)

Class:PR: Language and Literatures: English literature

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