Professor Dowell's Head

About “Professor Dowell's Head”

Professor Dowell's Head is a 1925 science fiction and horror story written by Russian author Alexander Belyaev. The story centers on a doctor who has secretly revived the head of his former boss. The head remains alive and continues to guide the doctor through further experiments. The narrative explores themes of science, life, and the ethical boundaries of medical experimentation. The story is a short novel that reflects early 20th-century fascination with scientific advancement and its potential consequences. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)