“Now they stumbled in the shackles of humanity, lived in a fear that never died, fretted by a law they could not understand; their mock-human existence began in an agony, was one long internal struggle, one long dread of Moreau - and for what? It was the wantonness that stirred me.”
Quote by H. G. Wells
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The Island of Dr. Moreau
H.G. Wells' classic novel delves into the psychological and moral consequences of Dr. Moreau's attempts to create sentient beings from animals. The protagonist's experiences on the island raise profound questions about the nature of life, consciousness, and the limits of scientific inquiry. more
Author
H. G. Wells
H.G. Wells was a prominent English writer known for his science fiction, history, and social commentary. His most famous works include 'The Time Machine,' 'The War of the Worlds,' and 'The Invisible Man.' Born on September 21, 1866, in Bromley, Kent, England, Wells passed away on August 13, 1946. more
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