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The Day of the Dolphin (Un animal doué de raison – lit. A Sentient Animal) is a 1967 science fiction thriller novel by French novelist Robert Merle. The plot concerns dolphins that are trained to communicate with humans, and their use in warfare. The central character is a government scientist with similar ideas to those of John C. Lilly.
3.5 stars. A thought provoking science fiction, espionage novel about dolphins being taught to speak and their interactions with human beings. Set on coastal Florida during the period 1970 to 1973. Henry Sevilla, in his 60s, is a marine biologist and a dolphin expert.
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The Day of the Dolphin is a 1973 American science fiction thriller film directed by Mike Nichols and starring George C. Scott. Based on the 1967 novel Un animal doué de raison (lit. A Sentient Animal), by French writer Robert Merle, the screenplay was written by American Buck Henry.
The Day of the Dolphin. Hardcover – January 1, 1969. by Robert Merle (Author) 4.7 12 ratings. See all formats and editions.
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Jul 10, 2021 · The day of the dolphin. by. Merle, Robert. Publication date. 1973. Topics. English fiction, Fiction in French, 1900- Texts (including translations) Publisher. Harmondsworth : Penguin.
Jul 1, 1970 · A great novel now a major motion picture starring George c.scott in a Mike Nichols film. Print length. 319 pages. Language. English. Publisher. Fawcett Crest Books. Publication date. July 1, 1970. See all details. The Amazon Book Review.
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The Day of the Dolphin by Robert Merle - The 2221st greatest book of all time. The book follows a brilliant and dedicated scientist who successfully trains dolphins to communicate in English. His ultimate goal is for them to become the world's first underwater spies, capable of infiltrating enemy territories undetected.