Items related to The Island of Dr. Moreau
"The Island of Dr. Moreau" is the story of Edward Prendick, an Englishman who finds himself shipwrecked on an island in the South Seas. On the island he discovers the mad Doctor Moreau and a group of beastly creatures that are the result of the Doctor's experiments. "The Island of Dr. Moreau", which was meant as a commentary on Darwin's theory of evolution, is a most uncanny prediction of the ethical issues raised by the science of genetic engineering in modern times and a cautionary tale of the potential dangers of science when left unchecked.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
A shipwreck in the South Seas, a palm-tree paradise where a mad doctor conducts vile experiments, animals that become human and then "beastly" in ways they never were before--it's the stuff of high adventure. It's also a parable about Darwinian theory, a social satire in the vein of Jonathan Swift (Gulliver's Travels), and a bloody tale of horror. Or, as H. G. Wells himself wrote about this story, "The Island of Dr. Moreau is an exercise in youthful blasphemy. Now and then, though I rarely admit it, the universe projects itself towards me in a hideous grimace. It grimaced that time, and I did my best to express my vision of the aimless torture in creation." This colorful tale by the author of The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds lit a firestorm of controversy at the time of its publication in 1896.
From the Publisher:
Founded in 1906 by J.M. Dent, the Everyman Library has always tried to make the best books ever written available to the greatest number of people at the lowest possible price. Unique editorial features that help Everyman Paperback Classics stand out from the crowd include: a leading scholar or literary critic's introduction to the text, a biography of the author, a chronology of her or his life and times, a historical selection of criticism, and a concise plot summary. All books published since 1993 have also been completely restyled: all type has been reset, to offer a clarity and ease of reading unique among editions of the classics; a vibrant, full-color cover design now complements these great texts with beautiful contemporary works of art. But the best feature must be Everyman's uniquely low price. Each Everyman title offers these extensive materials at a price that competes with the most inexpensive editions on the market-but Everyman Paperbacks have durable binding, quality paper, and the highest editorial and scholarly standards.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherDigireads.com
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1420925482
- ISBN 13 9781420925487
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages108
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 9.37
Shipping:
US$ 3.99
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Island of Dr. Moreau
Published by
Digireads.com
(2005)
ISBN 10: 1420925482
ISBN 13: 9781420925487
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Mar2411530204477
Buy New
US$ 9.37
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Island of Dr Moreau
Print on Demand
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9781420925487
Buy New
US$ 14.59
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Island of Dr. Moreau [Soft Cover ]
Published by
Digireads.com
(2005)
ISBN 10: 1420925482
ISBN 13: 9781420925487
New
Soft Cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9781420925487
Buy New
US$ 16.32
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Island of Dr. Moreau
Published by
Digireads.com
(2005)
ISBN 10: 1420925482
ISBN 13: 9781420925487
New
Paperback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor. Seller Inventory # ING9781420925487
Buy New
US$ 9.59
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Island of Dr. Moreau
Published by
Digireads.com
(2005)
ISBN 10: 1420925482
ISBN 13: 9781420925487
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Seller Inventory # ria9781420925487_lsuk
Buy New
US$ 11.52
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Island of Dr. Moreau
Published by
Digireads.com
(2005)
ISBN 10: 1420925482
ISBN 13: 9781420925487
New
Paperback / softback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9781420925487
Buy New
US$ 13.92
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Island of Dr. Moreau
Published by
Digireads.com 2005-01
(2005)
ISBN 10: 1420925482
ISBN 13: 9781420925487
New
PF
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PF. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9781420925487
Buy New
US$ 9.09
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Island of Dr. Moreau (E)
Published by
Digireads.com
(2005)
ISBN 10: 1420925482
ISBN 13: 9781420925487
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Questo è un articolo print on demand. Seller Inventory # TG47C8XI0P
Buy New
US$ 18.36
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Island of Dr Moreau
Print on Demand
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9781420925487
Buy New
US$ 13.88
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Island of Dr. Moreau
Published by
Digireads.Com
(2005)
ISBN 10: 1420925482
ISBN 13: 9781420925487
New
Taschenbuch
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 'The Island of Dr. Moreau' is the story of Edward Prendick, an Englishman who finds himself shipwrecked on an island in the South Seas. On the island he discovers the mad Doctor Moreau and a group of beastly creatures that are the result of the Doctor's experiments. 'The Island of Dr. Moreau', which was meant as a commentary on Darwin's theory of evolution, is a most uncanny prediction of the ethical issues raised by the science of genetic engineering in modern times and a cautionary tale of the potential dangers of science when left unchecked. 108 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9781420925487
Buy New
US$ 13.30
Convert currency