{"product_id":"book-k7f8","title":"The Island of Dr. Moreau","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this classic of H. G. Wells, Edward Prendick is shipwrecked on a beautiful island in the South Seas and is drawn into the wild and cruel world of Doctor Moreau, who aspires to play God with animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Island of Doctor Moreau\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an 1896 science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells. It was published on 1 January 1896. The novel is set between 21 January 1887 to 5 January 1888. The text of the novel is the narration of Edward Prendick, a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat. He is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, a mad scientist who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals via vivisection. The novel deals with a number of themes, including pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, human interference with nature, and the effects of trauma. Wells described it as \"an exercise in youthful blasphemy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49407691620656,"sku":"BDk7f8","price":6.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/k7f8-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773717424","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-k7f8","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}