About the book
The Invisible Man helped establish H. G. Wells's reputation as the father of science fiction. Griffin, a scientist devoted to research into optics, devises a way to make himself invisible but is unable to reverse his condition. Griffin arrives in the small English village of Iping, West Sussex, where he further attempts to undo the experiment. Completely covered in clothing and wrappings, the stranger is mysterious, sullen, and reclusive. Local townspeople soon regard him with suspicion. As Griffin descends into madness and finds himself short of money, a burglary take place. When pressed for payment by his landlady, in a rage Griffin reveals himself to her and the chase begins as local police and others who are drawn into a vortex of violence and horror pursue the vengeful maniac. This Warbler Classics edition includes an extensive biographical timeline.
Editions of The Invisible Man (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781957240305
- EBook
- ISBN 9781957240312
- Kindle
- ISBN B09SX9DSJX
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The Invisible Man helped establish H. G. Wells's reputation as the father of science fiction. Griffin, a scientist devoted to research into optics, devises a way to make himself invisible but is unable to reverse his condition. Griffin arrives in the small English village of Iping, West Sussex, where he further attempts to undo the experiment. Completely covered in clothing and wrappings, the stranger is mysterious, sullen, and reclusive. Local townspeople soon regard him with suspicion. As Griffin descends into madness and finds himself short of money, a burglary take place. When pressed for payment by his landlady, in a rage Griffin reveals himself to her and the chase begins as local police and others who are drawn into a vortex of violence and horror pursue the vengeful maniac. This Warbler Classics edition includes an extensive biographical timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Invisible Man (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) about?
The Invisible Man helped establish H. G. Wells's reputation as the father of science fiction. Griffin, a scientist devoted to research into optics, devises a way to make himself invisible but is unable to reverse his condition. Griffin arrives in the small English village of Iping, West Sussex, where he further attempts to undo the experiment. Completely covered in clothing and wrappings, the stranger is mysterious, sullen, and reclusive. Local townspeople soon regard him with suspicion. As Griffin descends into madness and finds himself short of money, a burglary take place. When pressed for payment by his landlady, in a rage Griffin reveals himself to her and the chase begins as local police and others who are drawn into a vortex of violence and horror pursue the vengeful maniac. This Warbler Classics edition includes an extensive biographical timeline.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Invisible Man (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?
Fiction > Science fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Invisible Man (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781957240305
How long is The Invisible Man (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) and how many pages does it have?
The Invisible Man (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) has 140 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Invisible Man (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?
H. G. Wells
Who is the Publisher of the book The Invisible Man (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?
Warbler Classics
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Invisible Man (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) is available as paperback(ISBN 9781957240305) and ebook(ISBN 9781957240312) and kindle(ISBN B09SX9DSJX)
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