The Invisible Man (Complete Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Victorian Science Fiction Thriller of Invisibility, Scientific Hubris, and Psychological TerrorBy H. G. Wells
Length7h 27m
About this audiobook
H. G. Wells's The Invisible Man (Complete Edition) is a brilliant fusion of scientific romance, Gothic terror, and social satire. Its account of Griffin, a gifted but morally disfigured scientist who discovers the secret of invisibility, unfolds with brisk narrative economy, dark humor, and mounting psychological unease. Published in 1897, the novel belongs to the formative moment of modern science fiction, when Victorian confidence in progress was shadowed by anxieties about ethics, class, and unchecked rationalism. Wells, trained in biology under T. H. Huxley and deeply engaged with evolutionary theory, brought to fiction a rare ability to dramatize scientific ideas as social and moral problems. His own experiences of poverty, education, and precarious respectability sharpened his suspicion of power divorced from responsibility. Griffin's isolation, arrogance, and violence reflect Wells's abiding concern with the dangers of intellect severed from sympathy. This complete edition is recommended for readers interested in the origins of science fiction, Victorian literature, and the enduring question of what human beings become when freed from accountability. Compact yet profound, it remains unsettlingly modern.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreScience Fiction, Literary Classics
Length7 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 27, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Chapter I. The Strange Man’s Arrival
7Chapter II. Mr. Teddy Henfrey’s First Impressions
8Chapter III. The Thousand and One Bottles
9Chapter IV. Mr. Cuss Interviews the Stranger
10Chapter V. The Burglary at the Vicarage
11Chapter VI. The Furniture that Went Mad
12Chapter VII. The Unveiling of the Stranger
13Chapter VIII. In Transit
14Chapter IX. Mr. Thomas Marvel
15Chapter X. Mr. Marvel’s Visit to Iping
16Chapter XI. In the “Coach and Horses”
17Chapter XII. The Invisible Man Loses His Temper
18Chapter XIII. Mr. Marvel Discusses His Resignation
19Chapter XIV. At Port Stowe
20Chapter XV. The Man Who was Running
21Chapter XVI. In the “Jolly Cricketers”
22Chapter XVII. Dr. Kemp’s Visitor
23Chapter XVIII. The Invisible Man Sleeps
24Chapter XIX. Certain First Principles
25Chapter XX. At the House in Great Portland Street
26Chapter XXI. In Oxford Street
27Chapter XXII. In the Emporium
28Chapter XXIII. In Drury Lane
29Chapter XXIV. The Plan that Failed
30Chapter XXV. The Hunting of the Invisible Man
31Chapter XXVI. The Wicksteed Murder
32Chapter XXVII. The Siege of Kemp’s House
33Chapter XXVIII. The Hunter Hunted
34Analysis
35Reflection
36Memorable Quotes
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