H. G. Wells

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La isla del Dr. Moreau

Beschreibung

Publicada en 1896, entre ?La máquina del tiempo? y ?El hombre invisible? -publicadas también en esta colección-, ?La isla del Dr. Moreau? es una de las novelas más inquietantes de la literatura moderna, inscribiéndose de lleno en la crítica y ominosa intuición que Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) albergó desde muy pronto respecto a los derroteros de la sociedad en la que le tocó vivir. La isla que da nombre al relato y los siniestros hechos de los que es escenario son, en efecto, una desasosegante parábola sobre el lado oscuro de la ciencia y también una sombría exploración de la esencia y los límites de la naturaleza humana. Traducción de Catalina Martínez Muñoz

Autor

Herbert George Wells was an influential English writer, best known for his works in science fiction, though his prolific output spanned various genres, including history, social commentary, politics, and autobiography. Born on September 21, 1866, in Bromley, London, Wells attended the Normal School of Science in London, where he studied biology under Thomas Henry Huxley. Wells initially worked as a teacher and journalist before turning to writing full time. Over his career, he penned more than fifty novels, along with numerous short stories and non-fiction works. His early works, such as "The Time Machine,The War of the Worlds," and "The Invisible Man," helped establish him as one of the pioneers of modern science fiction. He also explored themes of social justice, the possibilities of science and technology, and the complexities of human nature in works like "The History of Mr. Polly" and "The Shape of Things to Come." Throughout his life, Wells engaged in political and philosophical discourse, influenced by thinkers like Mark Twain and Plato. He died on August 13, 1946, in London, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the development of speculative fiction and continued to inspire future generations of writers and thinkers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alianza Editorial
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: Juni 2014
• Spanisch
• Abmessung: 179mm x 121mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 155g
• ISBN-13: 9788420688404
• ISBN-10: 8420688401
• Artikelnr.: 40996331