The Island of Doctor Moreau (Science Fiction Classic)
By H. G. Wells
Length4h 47m
About this audiobook
In H. G. Wells' seminal work, *The Island of Doctor Moreau*, the narrative unfolds on a remote island, a microcosm of ethical ambiguity where the boundaries of humanity and savagery are tested. Wells employs a rich, allegorical prose style, melding gothic horror with pointed social critique. Through the lens of Edward Prendick, a shipwreck survivor, readers are plunged into a chilling exploration of vivisection, the nature of morality, and the Darwinian implications of human evolution, set against the backdrop of late-Victorian anxieties about science and imperialism. This vivid tapestry of speculative fiction invites readers to contemplate the dark depths of human ambition and the consequences of forsaking ethical considerations in the pursuit of knowledge. H. G. Wells, a pioneer of science fiction, drew upon his background in biology and his keen interest in social reform to illuminate the potential perils of unchecked scientific experimentation. His experiences as a teacher and his reflections on the rapid advancements of his era provided fertile ground for the provocative ideas presented in this novel. Wells' works often encapsulate the societal fears of his time, deftly juxtaposing imaginative scenarios with pressing ethical questions. *The Island of Doctor Moreau* is a must-read for those who appreciate literature that transcends mere storytelling, offering a profound commentary on the human condition. Wells' exploration of identity, morality, and the consequences of man's hubris serves as a timely reflection on contemporary scientific dilemmas. Delve into this classic to engage with the timeless debates about what it means to be human.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction, Dystopia
Length4 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1 (pt. 1)
2Chapter 1 (pt. 2)
La guerra de los mundos (Anotado)H. G. Wells8h 9m$2 · $0.00
Die Zeitmaschine (Kommentiert)H. G. Wells5h 40m$1.50 · $0.00
The Dream (Annotated)H. G. Wells10h 18m$2 · $0.00
H. G. Wells: Collected Works (Annotated)H. G. Wells427h 28m$2 · $0.00
Collected Novels, Short Stories, Essays and Articles (Annotated)H. G. Wells431h 30m$2 · $0.00
The Stolen Bacillus and other incidents (Annotated)H. G. Wells6h 21m$2 · $0.00
What is Coming? A Forecast of Things After the War (The original unabridged edition) (Annotated)H. G. Wells8h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of H. G. Wells in One Volume (Annotated)H. G. Wells98h 58m$2 · $0.00
THE SLEEPER AWAKES & THE TIME MACHINE (Dystopian Classics) (Annotated)H. G. Wells13h 37m$2 · $0.00
The Island of Doctor Moreau - A Science Fiction Classic (Complete Edition) (Annotated)H. G. Wells6h 32m$2 · $0.00
The Collected Short Stories of H. G. Wells (Annotated)H. G. Wells37h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Invisible Man (Complete Edition) (Annotated)H. G. Wells7h 27m$2 · $0.00
WHEN THE SLEEPER AWAKES (A Dystopian Sci-Fi Classic) (Annotated)H. G. Wells19h 53m$2 · $0.00
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (Annotated)H. G. Wells8h 26m$2 · $0.00
Tales of Space and Time (The original 1899 edition of 3 short stories and 2 novellas) (Annotated)H. G. Wells9h 24m$2 · $0.00
The Invisible ManH. G. Wells4h 59m$6 · $0.00
The First Men in the MoonH. G. Wells8h 48m$1 · $0.00
Tales of the UnexpectedH. G. Wells8h 47m$2 · $0.00
The Country of the Blind, and 32 Other Stories (The original unabridged edition)H. G. Wells18h 28m$1 · $0.00
The Wonderful VisitH. G. Wells5h 42m$1 · $0.00
Extinction WarNicholas Sansbury Smith12h 1m$23
Rebel’s StrikeRachel Aukes, Jamie McFarlane10h 20m$20
Sponsored Apocalypse 2Blaise Corvin10h 3m$25
Coup D’EtatC. R. Daems9h 12m$20
The Greatest Works of Jules VerneJules Verne246h 57m$2 · $0.00
Judgment DayRick Partlow10h 44m$20
ViniumS. H. Jucha14h 7m$23
AdventSeth Ring13h 20m$27
Sons of War 4: SoldiersNicholas Sansbury Smith, Tom Abrahams12h 54m$25
Hell to PayMichael Anderle7h 50m$20
A Civil CampaignLois McMaster Bujold18h 49m$32
Warrior’s FateWalt Browning10h 37m$20
The RisenErica Stevens10h 17m$20
100 Years to ExtinctionPeter Solomon14h 48m$27
Amazing Tales Volume 1Max Williams et al.4h 5m$2.30
H. G. Wells: Collected Works (Annotated)H. G. Wells427h 28m$2 · $0.00
Scars of RebellionAnthony J. Melchiorri12h 56m$25
The Galaxy, and the Ground WithinBecky Chambers9h 56m$29 · $0.00
AvengerBlair Howard9h 54m$23
Core’s AttackS.E. Smith5h 57m$17
All NovelsGeorge Orwell53h 48m$10 · $0.00
The Book Of NegroesLawrence Hill15h 45m$33 · $0.00
Enemy of GodBernard Cornwell18h 12m$40 · $0.00
The Road to Gundagai (The Matilda Saga, #3)Jackie French12h 31m$33 · $0.00
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd & The HollowAgatha Christie14h 6m$33 · $0.00
Les MisérablesVictor Hugo57h 49m$35
The Lincoln MoonMichael Price Nelson7h 38m$17
The Rose CodeKate Quinn16h 2m2.0 (1)$33 · $0.00
Crack in the SkyTerry C. Johnston21h 57m$35
The Castilian PomegranateAnna Belfrage15h 35m$23
My Dear HamiltonStephanie Dray, Laura Kamoie23h 7m$46 · $0.00
Sweet Home Highland ChristmasMay McGoldrick, Jan Coffey2h 54m$7 · $0.00
Better Lucky and GoodLarry Jeram-Croft8h 7m$23
Red ClayCharles B. Fancher10h 35m$25
Philip K. Dick: SF Boxed SetPhilip K. Dick29h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Act of DisappearingNathan Gower12h 23m$8 · $0.00
Beyond the Crescent SkyA. L. Sowards13h 6m$27
The Consequences of FearJacqueline Winspear10h 28m$29 · $0.00
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When Nietzsche WeptIrvin D. Yalom MD15h 26m$23
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