Professor Dowell's Head
Brief Overview
Professor Dowell's Head is a science fiction novel by Alexander Belyaev that tells the story of a sensational experiment by Professor Dowell. After a car accident claims the life of the renowned scientist, his colleague, Dr. Kern, decides to preserve and sustain the life of his severed head using a special apparatus. The novel touches on themes of science and morality, exploring questions of ethics and human existence.
Date of publication: 23 May 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Science Fiction
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