The Island of Doctor Moreau

*The Island of Doctor Moreau* by H.G. Wells is a science fiction novel about a shipwrecked man who encounters Dr. Moreau, a scientist on a remote island. Moreau conducts unethical experiments to transform animals into human-like creatures through vivisection and genetic manipulation. The novel explores themes of morality, the limits of scientific power, and what it means to be human. It questions the consequences of playing god with nature and the thin line between civilized behavior and savage instincts, ultimately highlighting the dangers of unchecked scientific hubris.