The Invisible Man (1897)

Herbert George Wells

Year:	1897
Authors:	Herbert George Wells
Publishers:	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages:	310
Print type:	BOOK

Description:

In this renowned novel by H.G. Wells, a heavily disguised man takes up residence at a rural English inn and begins performing secret experiments, leading to intense curiosity from the locals. Eventually, the mysterious man, a scientist who has discovered the key to invisibility, clashes with the villagers and progressively becomes more unhinged and dangerous as he uses his powers for self-serving purposes. Published and set at the turn of the 20th century, the book highlights the perils of unchecked scientific hubris.