The Invisible Man, A Grotesque Romance
The Invisible Man, A Grotesque Romance, by H.G. Wells, is a science fiction novel about a scientist named Griffin who discovers a way to make himself invisible. He soon realizes that his newfound power has made him a target of suspicion and fear, and he is forced to go into hiding.
Griffin's invisibility leads him to a life of crime, as he uses his power to rob banks and terrorize the people of the small English village of Iping. He is eventually tracked down by a group of villagers and a police inspector, and is forced to flee.
Griffin eventually finds refuge in a nearby town, where he meets a blind man named Kemp. Kemp helps Griffin to understand the consequences of his actions and to come to terms with his newfound power.
The novel follows Griffin's journey as he struggles to come to terms with his invisibility and the consequences of his actions. It is a story of morality, science, and the power of the human spirit.
By H.G. Wells · First published 1897 · Genre: Science Fiction, Romance, Horror · 29 chapters
Contents
- Chapter 1: The Strange Man's Arrival
- Chapter 1: The Epilogue
- Chapter 2: Mr. Teddy Henfrey's First Impressions
- Chapter 3: The Thousand and One Bottles
- Chapter 4: Mr. Cuss Interviews the Stranger
- Chapter 5: The Burglary at the Vicarage
- Chapter 6: The Furniture That Went Mad
- Chapter 7: The Unveiling of the Stranger
- Chapter 8: In Transit
- Chapter 9: Mr. Thomas Marvel
- Chapter 10: Mr. Marvel's Visit to Iping
- Chapter 11: In the "coach and Horses"
- Chapter 12: The Invisible Man Loses His Temper
- Chapter 13: Mr. Marvel Discusses His Resignation
- Chapter 14: At Port Stowe
- Chapter 15: The Man Who Was Running
- Chapter 16: In the "jolly Cricketers"
- Chapter 17: Dr. Kemp's Visitor
- Chapter 18: The Invisible Man Sleeps
- Chapter 19: Certain First Principles
- Chapter 20: At the House in Great Portland Street
- Chapter 21: In Oxford Street
- Chapter 22: In the Emporium
- Chapter 23: In Drury Lane
- Chapter 24: The Plan That Failed
- Chapter 25: The Hunting of the Invisible Man
- Chapter 26: The Wicksteed Murder
- Chapter 27: The Siege of Kemp's House
- Chapter 28: The Hunter Hunted
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