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Title: The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Invisible_Man
Credits: Andrew Sly
Summary: "The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance" by H. G. Wells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story introduces a mysterious and disfigured stranger who arrives in the quiet village of Iping, leading to a series of unsettling and bewildering events that disrupt the lives of the locals. The central character, the Invisible Man, grapples with the consequences of his unique state of being, which brings both power and alienation. At the start of the novel, we meet the stranger as he arrives at the "Coach and Horses" inn on a cold wintry day. Wrapped in layers to conceal his appearance, he exhibits peculiar behaviors that alarm both the innkeeper and other residents. His bandaged head and weariness suggest that he has endured some trauma, fostering intrigue and suspicion among the townsfolk. As the narrative unfolds, a sense of isolation pervades his character, hinting at deeper explorations into themes of identity, societal acceptance, and the moral ramifications of scientific experimentation. The opening chapters build up a mystery around his true nature and set the stage for a blend of horror and thought-provoking commentary on humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
EBook No.: 5230
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 5543
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Scientists -- Fiction
Subject: Mentally ill -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Invisible_Man
Credits: Andrew Sly
Summary: "The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance" by H. G. Wells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story introduces a mysterious and disfigured stranger who arrives in the quiet village of Iping, leading to a series of unsettling and bewildering events that disrupt the lives of the locals. The central character, the Invisible Man, grapples with the consequences of his unique state of being, which brings both power and alienation. At the start of the novel, we meet the stranger as he arrives at the "Coach and Horses" inn on a cold wintry day. Wrapped in layers to conceal his appearance, he exhibits peculiar behaviors that alarm both the innkeeper and other residents. His bandaged head and weariness suggest that he has endured some trauma, fostering intrigue and suspicion among the townsfolk. As the narrative unfolds, a sense of isolation pervades his character, hinting at deeper explorations into themes of identity, societal acceptance, and the moral ramifications of scientific experimentation. The opening chapters build up a mystery around his true nature and set the stage for a blend of horror and thought-provoking commentary on humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
EBook No.: 5230
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 5543
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Scientists -- Fiction
Subject: Mentally ill -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.