Island of Doctor Moreau (Version 4)
H. G. Wells
Play
Length 4 h
Chapters 23
First published 1896
The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells follows shipwreck victim, Edward Prendick, as he explores a strange island his rescuer, Montgomery, has brought him to. The island’s host, Moreau, is a scientist whose life purpose is to push the limits of science, creating strange humanoid animals. Prendick wrestles with morality as his hosts continue their strange experimentations. (Summary by Veronica Mead)
Chapters
1
Introduction Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 3:03
2
In the Dingey of the "Lady Vain" Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 5:34
3
The Man Who Was Going Nowhere Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 5:47
4
The Strange Face Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 9:30
5
At the Schooner's Rail Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 6:17
6
The Man Who Had Nowhere to Go Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 7:07
7
The Evil-Looking Boatmen Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 9:05
8
The Locked Door Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 8:59
9
The Crying of the Puma Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 5:34
10
The Thing in the Forest Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 18:00
11
The Crying of the Man Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 6:31
12
The Hunting of the Man Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 9:52
13
The Sayers of the Law Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 14:54
14
The Parley Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 8:17
15
Doctor Moreau Explains Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 20:36
16
Concerning the Beast Folk Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 9:52
17
How the Beast Folk Taste Blood Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 22:11
18
A Catastrophe Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 9:22
19
The Finding of Moreau Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 7:13
20
Montgomery's Bank Holiday Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 14:07
21
Alone With the Beast Folk Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 9:29
22
The Reversion of the Beast Folk Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 22:29
23
The Man Alone Read by Veronica Maresh Mead 6:25
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