H. G. Wells' The Invisible Man
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The novel follows a scientist who tests his invention on himself and becomes invisible. Without the ability to reverse the process, though, the power soon becomes a curse, and he must live out his days stumbling through the world wrapped in fabrics, lest those around him grow uncomfortable at the sight of his invisibility. Finally he sojourns to a countryside inn to make one final attempt at curing himself, but when he's rejected and driven back into the cold, his struggle reaches a maddening climax.
This novel has seen dozens of adaptations for radio, stage, and film. In 1933, James Whale's faithful Universal adaptation proved enormously popular, and gave way to a series of spinoffs including The Invisible Man Returns starring Vincent Price and The Invisible Woman. The character continues to captivate readers' imaginations into the present day.
H. G. Wells (1866-1946) is best remembered for his groundbreaking science fiction novels, which include The War of the Worlds and The Time Machine. He also wrote extensively on politics and social matters, and was regarded as an important public intellectual in early twentieth century England.
