The Island of Dr. Moreau: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Island of Dr. Moreau by H. G. Wells — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Ranked among the classic novels of the English language and the inspiration for several unforgettable movies, this early work of H. G. Wells was greeted in 1896 by howls of protest from reviewers, who found it horrifying and blasphemous. They wanted to know more about the wondrous possibilities of science shown in his first book, The Time Machine, not its potential for misuse and terror. In The Island of Dr. Moreau, a shipwrecked gentleman named Edward Prendick, stranded on a Pacific island lorded over by the notorious Dr. Moreau, confronts dark secrets, strange creatures, and a reason to run for his life.
Quick facts about The Island of Dr. Moreau
- Title: The Island of Dr. Moreau
- Author: H. G. Wells
- First published: 1896
- Genre: islands, survival after airplane accidents, shipwrecks, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL381550W
Where to read The Island of Dr. Moreau
The Island of Dr. Moreau by H. G. Wells is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Island of Dr. Moreau about?
Ranked among the classic novels of the English language and the inspiration for several unforgettable movies, this early work of H.
Who wrote The Island of Dr. Moreau?
The Island of Dr. Moreau was written by H. G. Wells.
When was The Island of Dr. Moreau published?
The Island of Dr. Moreau was first published in 1896.
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