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Professor Dowell's Head

by Alexander Belyaev

A scientist’s discovery becomes a question of power and responsibility

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A scientist’s discovery becomes a question of power and responsibility

Set in Paris, Alexander Belyaev’s science-fiction story brings a young doctor into Professor Kern’s clinic, where experiments in organ reanimation conceal the fate of his former teacher, Professor Dowell. Communication with Dowell’s living head gives Marie Laurent a view of how Kern is exploiting scientific discoveries for personal ends. The plot connects experimental science with secrecy, control over other people, and the consequences of trying to expose wrongdoing. This unabridged modern translation also includes an annotation presenting ten facts about Belyaev; the edition is printed in 12-point type with wide line spacing.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in classic Russian science fiction and speculative experiments.
  • Readers looking for a story that links scientific discovery with questions of secrecy and responsibility.
  • Readers who value an unabridged modern translation with supplementary author notes and more spacious typography.

Themes

Scientific experimentationExploitation of knowledgeSecrecy and controlResponsibility and consequences

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Book overview

An edition from the "Old School" series. Printed in 12pt type with wide line spacing for maximum readability. Unabridged. Modern translation. The publication is supplemented with an annotation that examines ten interesting facts about Alexander Belyaev.

 

The story takes place in Paris, where a young doctor, Marie Laurent, takes a job at Professor Kern's clinic. She discovers that Kern is conducting experiments on organ reanimation and that he has kept the head of his teacher, Professor Dowell, alive. Marie begins to communicate with Dowell's head and learns about his fate and how Kern is using his scientific discoveries for selfish purposes.

 

Kern, wanting to keep his achievements secret, uses Dowell's head to reanimate other people, including creating a new body for the singer Briquette. Marie tries to expose Kern's crimes and help Dowell achieve freedom, but her actions lead to tragic consequences.

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