The author of "The Time Machine" and "War of the Worlds", H.G. Wells remains one of the disquieting visionaries of classic science fiction. Dr. Moreau, expelled from his homeland for his cruel research, finds an isolated island which frees him to continue his animal transplants that create hideous creatures with man-like intelligence. For an age in which bio-engineering has become a reality, "The Island of Dr. Moreau" is today a prophetic tale.
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The author of "The Time Machine" and "War of the Worlds", H.G. Wells remains one of the disquieting visionaries of classic science fiction. Dr. Moreau, expelled from his homeland for his cruel research, finds an isolated island which frees him to continue his animal transplants that create hideous creatures with man-like intelligence. For an age in which bio-engineering has become a reality, "The Island of Dr. Moreau" is today a prophetic tale.
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Add this copy of The Island of Dr. Moreau (Book on Tape, 2 Cassettes, to cart. £13.75, like new condition, Sold by Princeton Antiques Bookservice rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Atlantic City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by PENGUIN AUDIOBOOKS.
I consider H.G. Wells to be a pioneer of the science fiction- horror genre, if for no reason other than this book. This book is terrifying, but is probably overlooked by many because of the time period in which it was written. "Island" tells the story of a man who is ship-wrecked, only to be rescued by a boat with mysterious cargo. The boat arrives at an uncharted island, which the survivor soon finds out is inhabited by twisted animal- man hybrids. This book would not have been half as disturbing as it is if it were based in modern times, but the fact that the story occurs in the Victorian era makes it a fascinating read. If you are looking for a book to introduce yourself to the works of H.G. Wells, make this one of your top choices.
