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The Island Of Doctor Moreau
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In H. G. Wells The Island Of Doctor Moreau, a shipwrecked protagonist stumbles onto a remote island governed by a mad scientist who practices grotesque genetic experimentation: human-animal hybrids crafted in the name of vivisectional progress. As order collapses and moral codes unravel, the story unfolds as an island mystery, a claustrophobic adventure story, and a blistering exploration of ethical dilemmas. This science fiction novel pulses with Victorian literature atmosphere while foreshadowing modern dystopian themes and speculative fiction anxieties about science unchecked.
Historically significant and disturbing in equal measure, Wells work helped define early science fiction and seeded debates about evolution, cruelty, and consciousness that echo today. Casual readers will be gripped by the tense plot and vivid set pieces; classic literature collectors will prize the novel s intellectual bite and place in literary history.
This edition, republished by Alpha Editions, restores The Island Of Doctor Moreau after decades out of print. Meticulously edited and refreshed for contemporary readers, it is not just a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure preserved for today s and future generations. Perfect for anyone drawn to H. G. Wells classic storytelling, speculative fiction thrills, and probing meditations on morality in an era of scientific reach.
Product details
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Number of Pages:
- 110
- Release Date:
- 2025-11-04
- Publication Date:
- 2025-11-04
- Publisher:
- Alpha Edition
- Languages:
- Original: English
- ISBN10:
- 9371770309
- ISBN13:
- 9789371770309
- GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
- [email protected]
- Weight:
- 173 g
- Height:
- 15.2 cm
- Width:
- 22.9 cm
- Thickness:
- 0.6 cm
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