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The Island of Doctor Moreau

H. G. WellsAuthor

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A classic of science fiction and a dark meditation on Darwinian thought in the late Victorian period, The Island of Doctor Moreau explores the possibility of civilization as a constraint imposed on savage human nature. The protagonist, Edward Prendick, finds himself stranded on an island with the notorious Doctor Moreau, whose experiments on the island's humans and animals result in unspeakable horrors.
The critical introduction to this Broadview Edition gives particular emphasis to Wells's hostility towards religion as well as his thorough knowledge of the Darwinian thought of his time. Appendices provide passages from Darwin and Huxley related to Wells's early writing; in addition, excerpts from other writers illustrate late-nineteenth-century anxieties about social degeneration.

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ISBN9781551113272

PublisherBroadview Press Ltd

Publication Date07/07/09

Pages292

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ISBN9781551113272

PublisherBroadview Press Ltd

Publication Date07/07/09

Pages292

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luzleene
32 Followers
luzleene
32 Followers
3.5
Ein Schiffsunglück, eine einsame Insel, ein geheimnisvoller Doktor, grausame Experimente, seltsame Kreaturen - einmal umrühren und fertig ist ein erstaunlich zeitloser Klassiker. Und im Hintergrund schwebt die Frage, was einen Menschen zu einem Menschen macht.
Aug 19, 2024
3.5
Ein Schiffsunglück, eine einsame Insel, ein geheimnisvoller Doktor, grausame Experimente, seltsame Kreaturen - einmal umrühren und fertig ist ein erstaunlich zeitloser Klassiker. Und im Hintergrund schwebt die Frage, was einen Menschen zu einem Menschen macht.
Aug 19, 2024
marys.library
5 Followers
marys.library
5 Followers
4.5
Just amazing.
I love the way Wells picks up the topics he wants to discuss and shows the reader clearly where the issue lies. This book as a statement towards animal cruelty by showing off humanly and animalistic cruelty is amazing to show the aftermath of animal experiments. Especially written in a time as H. G. Wells lived. I love this author and I loved this book.
Apr 24, 2023
4.5
Just amazing.
I love the way Wells picks up the topics he wants to discuss and shows the reader clearly where the issue lies. This book as a statement towards animal cruelty by showing off humanly and animalistic cruelty is amazing to show the aftermath of animal experiments. Especially written in a time as H. G. Wells lived. I love this author and I loved this book.
Apr 24, 2023
auntieterror
43 Followers
auntieterror
43 Followers
4.0
There are some more lengthy parts, but it's quite a good story nonetheless, exploring the boundaries between human and animal (or monster).
Nov 8, 2022
4.0
There are some more lengthy parts, but it's quite a good story nonetheless, exploring the boundaries between human and animal (or monster).
Nov 8, 2022

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