The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) (1866–1946).

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"The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance" by H. G. Wells is a science fiction novel published in 1897. Griffin, a brilliant scientist, discovers how to make himself invisible by altering his body's refractive index. But when he cannot reverse the process, his isolation and frustration spiral into madness and violence. As he terrorizes an English village and evades capture, Griffin's desperate quest for power transforms him into a dangerous fugitive hunted by increasingly desperate authorities. This influential novel explores the dark consequences of unchecked ambition and invisibility's corrupting power.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance
• Author credits: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) (1866–1946)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Mentally ill -- Fiction
• Psychological fiction
• Science fiction
• Scientists -- Fiction

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• Category: British Literature
• Category: Novels
• Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
• Movie Books

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