The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man
H. G. Wells

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.“I beheld, unclouded by doubt, a magnificent vision of all that invisibility might mean to a man – the mystery, the power, the freedom.”Griffin, a stranger, arrives at the local inn of an English village, entirely shrouded in bandages. Forbidding and unfriendly, he confines himself to his room. Driven away by the villagers and turning to an old friend for help, Griffin reveals that he has discovered how to make himself invisible, and plans to use his condition for treacherous ends. But when his friend refuses to join his quest, Griffin turns murderous, threatening to seek revenge on all who have betrayed him.H. G. Wells’ controversial works are considered modern classics of the science fiction genre. Originally serialised in 1897, The Invisible Man is a fascinating exploration of power, corruption and science.

THE INVISIBLE MAN

H. G. Wells

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Contents

Cover (#u4cba531d-0de3-5de6-9370-48cd62d60270)

Title Page (#u73abd83a-f1db-58d9-933a-28705626f6e7)

Copyright (#u90dfcec4-59ee-5eda-9f58-855abd4954cf)

History of William Collins (#u4c98357d-d573-5436-8eed-8eaf7e2913da)

Life & Times (#u134310ca-0d3f-58be-adb0-b7f562ec6efa)

1. The Strange Man’s Arrival (#u75b1a8ea-0098-563d-904e-2210180a04e6)

2. Mr. Teddy Henfrey’s First Impressions (#ua6fc03c4-2ba5-59c1-a96f-761a164eb907)

3. The Thousand and One Bottles (#u14e30c3b-d9ec-5eb8-95ad-8875c33bd729)

4. Mr. Cuss Interviews the Stranger (#uaf5385cb-d511-5bf0-b7ae-83a7d2a17c57)

5. The Burglary at the Vicarage (#ubd0c66ad-902b-5175-8235-63f3d8c2c375)

6. The Furniture that Went Mad (#u5ec5bf28-d665-536f-bfb2-4a282ea73747)

7. The Unveiling of the Stranger (#ud72fadee-db8e-5626-82eb-2398f49187b6)

8. In Transit (#ub296cc58-549b-5a4e-a52a-126086db361d)

9. Mr. Thomas Marvel (#u8a242a4c-f51b-56f4-b42e-467f68af5a4a)

10. Mr. Marvel’s Visit to Iping (#litres_trial_promo)

11. In the “Coach and Horses” (#litres_trial_promo)

12. The Invisible Man Loses His Temper (#litres_trial_promo)

13. Mr. Marvel Discusses His Resignation (#litres_trial_promo)

14. At Port Stowe (#litres_trial_promo)

15. The Man Who Was Running (#litres_trial_promo)

16. In the “Jolly Cricketers” (#litres_trial_promo)

17. Dr. Kemp’s Visitor (#litres_trial_promo)

18. The Invisible Man Sleeps (#litres_trial_promo)

19. Certain First Principles (#litres_trial_promo)

20. At the House in Great Portland Street (#litres_trial_promo)

21. In Oxford Street (#litres_trial_promo)

22. In the Emporium (#litres_trial_promo)