The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

Often referred to as a â€œfather of science fictionâ€, H. G. Wells was one of the first authors to write a type of speculative fiction which referenced the advancements in science of his time. Characteristic of Wellsâ€™ work is their cautionary tale nature which warned against the unintended consequences of technological development gone too far. First published serially in â€œPearson's Weeklyâ€ in 1897, â€œThe Invisible Manâ€ is just such a story. At the beginning of the novel a mysterious man named Griffen appears in a snowstorm at the local inn of the English village of Iping in West Sussex. Rarely emerging from his room Griffen works continuously with a set of chemicals and laboratory apparatus. Soon it is revealed that Griffin is a former medical student who has invented a chemical process to render bodies invisible. Having impulsively tried the formula upon himself, Griffen is unfortunately unable to turn himself visible again. Running out of money and driven to the brink of madness by his condition, Griffen turns to crime to continue his experiments. As suspicion grows around the mysterious man the townsfolk begin to close in on Griffen as the novel races to its tragic conclusion. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
Country USA
Brand Digireads.com
Manufacturer Digireads.com Publishing
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781420955637
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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