The Island of Doctor Moreau

In "The Island of Doctor Moreau," H.G. Wells crafts a haunting exploration of ethics and identity through the lens of science fiction. The narrative follows Edward Prendick, a shipwrecked man who discovers an isolated island where Dr. Moreau, a rogue scientist, conducts grotesque experiments on animals, transforming them into hybrid creatures. Wells employs a vivid, atmospheric prose that evokes b...