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The Invisible Man is a science fiction novel by Herbert George Wells which was originally serialized then published as a novel in 1897. The man whose face is swaddled in bandages has become an iconic character in horror films and novels. In recent years, it has been published by many publishers with updated and edited versions. Negative and inappropriate language has been edited and been proofread for modern days' young readers.
The protagonist, Griffin, is a scientist who was researching optics and accidentally invented a way to change a body's refractive index to that of air so that it neither absorbs nor reflects light. He renders himself to the experiment which appears to be irreversible. Free from the constraints of the law, he become a practitioner of irresponsible violence without any risk of being caught.
Wells adopts a third-person objective point of view in The Invisible Man, The novel is considered influential and helped establish Wells as the 'father of science fiction. Arcturus Silhouette Classics are high-quality hardback editions with contemporary cover designs.
About the Author
Herbert George Wells was a prolific writer born in Kent in 1866. He was the son of a professional cricketer and a lady's maid. Wells served apprenticeships as a draper and a chemist's assistant before winning a scholarship to the prestigious Normal School of Science in London. He was passionate about politics as well as literature.
Wells's contribution to the literature world is distinctive, that includes groundbreaking science-fiction novels and an array of non-fictional short stories as well as novels. His novels include The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, and The Island of Doctor Moreau. He also wrote extensively on politics and social matters. He was nominated four times for the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was one of the foremost public intellectuals of his days.
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Rating: 4.3/5
Author: Herbert George Wells
Publisher: Independently Published
Publishing Date: October 4, 2020
Edition Language: English
Genre: Children's Science Fiction Books, Children's Fantasy & Magic Books
ASIN: B08KHS2BQL
ISBN-13: 979-8693714021
Pages: 101 (Paperback)
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