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The island of Doctor Moreau
by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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Creators: H. G. Wells (1866-1946) "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.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 5559