The Island of Doctor Moreau
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Summary
The book "The Island of Doctor Moreau" tells the story of the adventures of the main character, Edward Prendick, who finds himself on a mysterious island after a shipwreck. On the island, he meets Doctor Moreau, a scientist conducting experiments to transform animals into humans through surgical procedures and hypnosis. Prendick witnesses these horrifying experiments and gradually realizes that Moreau's creations, despite having human traits, still retain many instincts of their animal ancestors. The situation on the island escalates when the beast-men begin to rebel against their creator. Ultimately, Prendick narrowly escapes and returns to civilization, but the horrors he experienced leave a lasting mark on his psyche.
Date of publication: 16 June 2024
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Genre: Science Fiction