The Island of Doctor Moreau (Unabridged Classics)

audio cd

English language

Published by Tantor Media.

ISBN:
978-1-4001-0053-8
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OCLC Number:
62705842

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The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells (1866–1946). The text of the novel is the narration of Edward Prendick who is a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat. He is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, a mad scientist who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals via vivisection. The novel deals with a number of philosophical themes, including pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, and human interference with nature. Wells described it as "an exercise in youthful blasphemy."The Island of Doctor Moreau is a classic work of early science fiction and remains one of Wells' best-known books. The novel is the earliest depiction of the science fiction motif "uplift" in which a more advanced race intervenes in the evolution of an animal species to bring the latter to a higher level of intelligence. It has been …

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Review of 'The Island of Dr. Moreau (Bantam Classics)' on 'Goodreads'

It was some time before I could summon resolution to go down through the trees and bushes upon the flank of the headland to the beach. At last I did it at a run, and as I emerged from the thicket upon the sand I heard some other body come crashing after me. At that I completely lost my head with fear, and began running along the sand. Forthwith there came the swift patter of soft feet in pursuit. I gave a wild cry and redoubled my pace... So long as I live I shall remember the terror of that chase.

Man, there certainly was a lot of chasing and running through jungles in this book. At least it was more fun to read than it'd be to experience.

I had to keep in mind that this was written in 1896, easily making it the oldest book I've read …

Review of 'The Island of Doctor Moreau (Unabridged Classics)' on 'Goodreads'

It’s odd listening to a story that I’ve never read, yet know already. It’s also a little odd how easily this story, written over a century ago remains timely. Swap “gene-therapy” or “DNA-splicing” with “vivisection” and the story could be set now, or in the very near future. I’m very glad I took the time for this one.

Aside from mispronouncing “puma” the reader does a good job, though the sound editor could have been better. The volume is a little up and down.

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Subjects

  • Literature: Classics
  • Fiction
  • Unabridged Audio - Fiction/General
  • Classics
  • Science Fiction - General
  • Fiction / Classics
  • Fiction/Science Fiction - General
  • Unabridged Audio / Fiction/General