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The Invisible Man is a science fiction novel by British writer H. G. Wells. Originally serialised in Pearson's Weekly in 1897, it was published as a novel the same year.
In The Invisible Man, the power of invisibility is not bestowed by a magic ring but by far-fetched experimentations on optics and light refraction.
The book asks readers to suspend their disbelief and accept that one man achieved the impossible–he turned himself invisible. Rather than using his new-found power to make the world a better place, he sought out invisibility, and used it, in order to create chaos and benefit himself.
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First published in 1897, The Invisible Man ranks as one of the most famous scientific fantasies ever written. Notable for its sheer invention, suspense, and psychological nuance, The Invisible Man continues to enthrall science-fiction fans today as it did the reading public nearly 100 years ago.
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The Invisible Man was H.G. Wells’ fifth novel. It was published in 1897 and was preceded by The Time Machine, The Wonderful Visit, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and The Wheels of Chance. The novel was followed by several more that become nearly synonymous with his name.
The Invisible Man, science-fiction novel by H.G. Wells, published in 1897. The story concerns the life and death of a scientist named Griffin who has gone mad. Having learned how to make himself invisible, Griffin begins to use his invisibility for nefarious purposes, including murder.
