The Island of Doctor Moreau facts for kids
First edition cover (UK)
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| Author | H. G. Wells |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Published | January 1, 1896 (Heinemann (UK); Stone & Kimball (US)) |
The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells. It was published on 1 January 1896. The novel is set between 21 January 1887 to 5 January 1888. The text of the novel is the narration of Edward Prendick, a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat. He is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, a mad scientist who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals via vivisection. The novel deals with a number of themes, including pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, human interference with nature, and the effects of trauma.
The Island of Doctor Moreau is a classic work of early science fiction and remains one of Wells's best-known books. It has been adapted to film and other media on many occasions.
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In Spanish: La isla del doctor Moreau para niños
