The Invisible Man

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Orion Publishing Group, May 28, 2013 - Fiction - 160 pages

H.G. Wells' great novel of the dangers of science describes a man cast out from society by his own terrifying discovery.

THE INVISIBLE MAN tells the story of Griffin, a brilliant and obsessed scientist dedicated to achieving invisibility. Taking whatever action is necessary to keep his incredible discovery safe, he terrorises the local village where he has sought refuge. Wells skilfully weaves the themes of science, terror and pride as the invisible Griffin gradually loses his sanity and, ultimately, his humanity.

Other editions - View all

The Invisible Man
H. G. Wells
Limited preview - 1992
The Invisible Man
H. G. Wells
Limited preview - 2010
The Invisible Man
Herbert George Wells
Snippet view - 1983
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About the author (2013)

H G Wells was born in Bromley, Kent in 1866. After working as a draper's apprentice and pupil-teacher, he won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in 1884, studying under T. H. Huxley. He was awarded a first-class honours degree in biology and resumed teaching but had to retire after a kick from an ill-natured pupil afflicted his kidneys. He worked in poverty in London as a crammer while experimenting in journalism and stories. It was with THE TIME MACHINE (1895) that he had his real breakthrough.

Bibliographic information

TitleThe Invisible Man
AuthorH.G. Wells
Editionreprint, revised
PublisherOrion Publishing Group, 2013
ISBN0575115378, 9780575115378
Length160 pages
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