The Island of Dr. Moreau

by H. G. Wells

The Island of Dr. Moreau: Genre 1 key example

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Explanation and Analysis:

The Island of Doctor Moreau is an example of what would be called science fiction today, but that genre was not widely recognized at the time Wells was writing. The term "scientific romance" was somewhat more well-known, and it is in many senses more fitting for the novel. Romance in the 19th century did not necessarily refer to books about love. Rather, it referred to books featuring heightened emotions and dramatic plot twists, often as they related to political questions and nationality.