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The Island Of Doctor Moreau
H. G. Wells
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Description for The Island Of Doctor Moreau
Paperback. H.G. Wells' terrifying tale of science run amok, with an introduction by Adam Roberts. Series: S.F. Masterworks. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: FLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 200.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Condition
New
Series
S.F. Masterworks
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473217997
SKU
9781473217997
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About H. G. Wells
H.G. Wells was born in Bromley, Kent in 1866. After working as a draper's apprentice and pupil-teacher, he won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in 1884, studying under T. H. Huxley. He was awarded a first-class honours degree in biology and resumed teaching but had to retire after a kick from an ill-natured pupil afflicted his kidneys. ... Read more
Reviews for The Island Of Doctor Moreau
Wells' scientific romances were . . . works of art with unique relevance for our times
Arthur C. Clarke The Prospero of all the brave new worlds of the mind, and the Shakespeare of science fiction
Brian W. Aldiss Wells' scientific romances were...works of art with unique relevance for our times
Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke The Prospero of all the brave new worlds of the mind, and the Shakespeare of science fiction
Brian W. Aldiss Wells' scientific romances were...works of art with unique relevance for our times
Arthur C. Clarke