The Island of Doctor Moreau

The Island of Doctor Moreau

H. G. Wells

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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2023
ISBN:
9789355275202
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In The Island of Doctor Moreau, H.G. Wells weaves a chilling and thought-provoking tale of science, morality, and the darkest corners of human nature. Shipwrecked and stranded on an uncharted island, the protagonist, Edward Prendick, stumbles upon the enigmatic Dr. Moreau, a brilliant and controversial scientist who has fled civilization to continue his morally questionable experiments in vivisection.As Prendick uncovers the horrifying truth behind the island’s monstrous inhabitants, he is forced to confront the line between man and beast, and grapple with the ethical limits of scientific progress. Wells’ gripping narrative raises unsettling questions about the consequences of unchecked ambition and the nature of humanity itself.A pioneer of science fiction, H.G. Wells masterfully combines elements of horror and suspense in The Island of Doctor Moreau, crafting a timeless and disturbing allegory that remains as relevant today as it was when first published in 1896. This haunting tale will captivate readers and leave them pondering the dangers of unchecked scientific experimentation and the depths of human depravity.

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