The Island of Doctor Moreau

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Set on a mysterious island, the story follows Edward Prendick, who encounters Doctor Moreau, a scientist experimenting with creating hybrid beings from animals through vivisection. As Prendick grapples with his host's unsettling methods, he experiences madness and an existential crisis. This classic work by H.G. Wells explores the dark consequences of unchecked scientific advancement, reflecting the anxieties of its time. First published in 1896, it remains a significant piece of speculative fiction that warns against the perils of playing God.