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Omschrijving
The Invisible Man is one of H. G. Wells's most gripping and enduring science fiction novels, blending scientific imagination with psychological tension and social critique. First published in 1897, the novel tells a dark and compelling story about the dangerous consequences of unchecked ambition and isolation.
The narrative centers on Griffin, a brilliant but deeply troubled scientist who discovers a way to make himself invisible. Seeking power, freedom, and recognition, Griffin pushes his experiment beyond moral and social limits. However, invisibility proves to be both a triumph and a curse. Cut off from human connection and unable to return to ordinary life, Griffin's mental state deteriorates, turning his scientific achievement into a path toward violence and destruction.
As Griffin moves through the English countryside and city streets unseen, Wells explores profound themes of identity, responsibility, and the corrupting influence of power. The novel raises unsettling questions about what happens when intelligence is divorced from empathy and when scientific progress advances without ethical restraint.
Suspenseful, thought-provoking, and rich in atmosphere, The Invisible Man remains a cornerstone of classic science fiction. Its exploration of madness, alienation, and moral consequence continues to resonate with modern readers, securing its place as one of Wells's most influential and haunting works.
The narrative centers on Griffin, a brilliant but deeply troubled scientist who discovers a way to make himself invisible. Seeking power, freedom, and recognition, Griffin pushes his experiment beyond moral and social limits. However, invisibility proves to be both a triumph and a curse. Cut off from human connection and unable to return to ordinary life, Griffin's mental state deteriorates, turning his scientific achievement into a path toward violence and destruction.
As Griffin moves through the English countryside and city streets unseen, Wells explores profound themes of identity, responsibility, and the corrupting influence of power. The novel raises unsettling questions about what happens when intelligence is divorced from empathy and when scientific progress advances without ethical restraint.
Suspenseful, thought-provoking, and rich in atmosphere, The Invisible Man remains a cornerstone of classic science fiction. Its exploration of madness, alienation, and moral consequence continues to resonate with modern readers, securing its place as one of Wells's most influential and haunting works.
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- Uitgeverij:
Inhoud
- Aantal bladzijden:
- 169
- Taal:
- Engels
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- Productcode (EAN):
- 9789133065391
- Verschijningsdatum:
- 9/02/2026
- Uitvoering:
- E-book
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- Digital watermarking
- Formaat:
- ePub
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