The Head of Professor Dowell

Alexander Belyaev (1884 - 1942) is a classic of domestic science fiction and adventure novels. The Russian Jules Verne and Soviet Jack London, Alexander Belyaev always remained an intriguing and original writer precisely because he managed to combine the sharpness of an adventurous plot, the anticipation of future scientific discoveries, and the humanistic traditions of "high literature." His books teach the same thing as Russian classical literature: the purification of the soul through compassion. They do this through the whimsical play of a fantastic plot.
The book includes popular works by the writer dedicated to the theme of conquering the world: "The Master of the World," "The Head of Professor Dowell," "The Island of Lost Ships."