The Invisible Man - Wells, H. G
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What if no one could see you-and nothing could stop you? Driven by obsession, gifted physicist Griffin cracks the secret of light and refraction, turning his own body into vaporous stealth. But invisibility proves a curse: hunger, cold, and the panic of isolation drive him to violence. As the countryside reels from unseen attacks, former colleague Dr. Kemp must choose between friendship and stopping a monster. What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: - The Birth of the "Mad Scientist" Thriller - A blueprint for generations of sci-fi and horror. - A Study in Power and Paranoia - Witness…mehr

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What if no one could see you-and nothing could stop you? Driven by obsession, gifted physicist Griffin cracks the secret of light and refraction, turning his own body into vaporous stealth. But invisibility proves a curse: hunger, cold, and the panic of isolation drive him to violence. As the countryside reels from unseen attacks, former colleague Dr. Kemp must choose between friendship and stopping a monster. What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: - The Birth of the "Mad Scientist" Thriller - A blueprint for generations of sci-fi and horror. - A Study in Power and Paranoia - Witness how freedom from consequence corrupts absolutely. - Relentless Cat-and-Mouse Suspense - Footprints in snow, doors flung wide, a whispered breath at your ear. - Ethical Questions Still Pressing Today - Technology, anonymity, and the human capacity for cruelty. - Smooth Contemporary Prose - Antiquated terms refined while Wells' urgency and satire remain razor-sharp. Can any society survive a man who moves in perfect silence?
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Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) Herbert George Wells was born on September 21, 1866 at Bromley, Kent in England and died on August 13, 1946, London. He was an English novelist, journalist, sociologist, and historian best known for his science fiction novels as The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds and comic novels such as The History of Mr. Polly. H.G. Wells was a pioneer of the science fiction genre and a man of unlimited imagination. He was a prolific English writer in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, social commentary, and textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is called the father of science fiction. His most popular science fiction works include The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds.