Here Alma Classics have republished one of his earliest books and I found it very enjoyable. Wells but my interest in him was really sparked when I read David Lodge’s biography, ‘A Man of Parts’, a couple of years ago. I have always been aware of the stories of H.G. One of the foundational texts of science fiction, The Invisible Man has inspired numerous film and TV adaptations and remains chilling in its depiction of scientific experimentation gone wrong. As the cause of Griffin’s state of transparency is revealed, his nefarious and destructive intentions become clear. However, the true reason for Griffin’s outfit is far stranger: underneath those clothes, he is completely invisible. His odd get-up and irascible behaviour intrigue the locals, who believe him to be the victim of an accident. The mysterious Griffin arrives at a picturesque English inn during a snowstorm, swaddled in bandages which cover his face and with his eyes hidden behind dark glasses.
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