The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells
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The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells is a classic science fiction novel published in 1896. The story follows Edward Prendick, a shipwrecked Englishman who finds himself stranded on a mysterious island in the Pacific. Here, he encounters Dr. Moreau, a former physiologist from London infamous for his gruesome vivisection experiments. Moreau has fled to the island to continue his research, aiming to transform animals into human-like beings through painful vivisection. The novel explores themes of scientific ethics, power, and what it means to be human. Moreau's creations, known as the Beast Folk, are forced to adhere to a strict set of rules called "the Law" to maintain their human-like behavior. As the story unfolds, Prendick witnesses the collapse of Moreau's control and the gradual reversion of the Beast Folk to their animalistic nature. The novel critiques the dangers of unchecked scientific ambition and raises questions about the boundaries between humans and animals.
