Kauhun saari by H. G. Wells

"Kauhun saari" by H. G. Wells is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Edward Prendick, a survivor of a shipwreck who finds himself on a mysterious island inhabited by peculiar beings. Themes of horror and the exploration of human nature are likely central aspects of the narrative. The opening of the novel describes the harrowing aftermath of the shipwreck of the "Lady Vain," where the protagonist, Edward Prendick, is among the few to escape in a lifeboat. He recounts the desperate circumstances aboard the lifeboat, including the horrific decision the survivors must make when their food and water run out. Eventually rescued by a ship, Prendick learns he is on an island inhabited by unusual beings, including a mysterious doctor and his grotesque assistant. The unsettling atmosphere and strange encounters set the stage for a tale steeped in suspense and marvel, hinting at deeper horrors to unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Translator Heino, Teppo
Uniform Title The island of Doctor Moreau. Finnish
Title Kauhun saari
Credits Produced by Juha Kiuru
Reading Level Reading ease score: 44.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Shipwreck survival -- Fiction
Subject Animal experimentation -- Fiction
Subject Islands -- Fiction
Subject Science -- Ethics -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 46575
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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