The Invisible Man

By H. G. Wells | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

About the book

The Invisible Man (1897) blends comedy and tragedy in its story of a scientist who discovers a way to make himself invisible. His inability to reverse the process leads to a radical disconnection from society—and eventually from his own sanity. Arriving in a town where no one knows him, disguised in bandages and dark glasses, the invisible man is driven to violent and criminal extremes before his secret is revealed. This prescient parable of the dark side of scientific progress demonstrates H. G. Wells’s signature gift for dramatizing humanity’s grandest possibilities and darkest fears.

Editions of The Invisible Man

Paperback
ISBN 9780525564157
Paperback
ISBN 9781784872090
Paperback
ISBN 9780451528520
EBook
ISBN 9781101099421
EBook
ISBN 9781551999395
Audiobook
ISBN 9780140861754

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The Invisible Man (1897) blends comedy and tragedy in its story of a scientist who discovers a way to make himself invisible. His inability to reverse the process leads to a radical disconnection from society—and eventually from his own sanity. Arriving in a town where no one knows him, disguised in bandages and dark glasses, the invisible man is driven to violent and criminal extremes before his secret is revealed. This prescient parable of the dark side of scientific progress demonstrates H. G. Wells’s signature gift for dramatizing humanity’s grandest possibilities and darkest fears.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Invisible Man about?

The Invisible Man (1897) blends comedy and tragedy in its story of a scientist who discovers a way to make himself invisible. His inability to reverse the process leads to a radical disconnection from society—and eventually from his own sanity. Arriving in a town where no one knows him, disguised in bandages and dark glasses, the invisible man is driven to violent and criminal extremes before his secret is revealed. This prescient parable of the dark side of scientific progress demonstrates H. G. Wells’s signature gift for dramatizing humanity’s grandest possibilities and darkest fears.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Invisible Man?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general

Where can I read a sample of The Invisible Man?

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Invisible Man?

H. G. Wells

Who is the Publisher of the book The Invisible Man?

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Invisible Man is available as paperback(ISBN 9780525564157) and paperback(ISBN 9781784872090) and paperback(ISBN 9780451528520) and ebook(ISBN 9781101099421) and ebook(ISBN 9781551999395) and audiobook(ISBN 9780140861754)

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