The Invisible Man – A Cruel Romance ! Original Author: H. G. Wells Edited/Added and Translated By: M. Meenachi Sundaram TABLE OF CONTENTS The Invisible Man – A Cruel Romance ! 2 PREFACE.. 4 CHAPTER I: THE STRANGE MAN’S ARRIVAL.. 5 CHAPTER II: MR. TEDDY HENFREY’S FIRST IMPRESSIONS. 13 CHAPTER III: THE THOUSAND AND ONE BOTTLES. 21 CHAPTER IV: MR. CUSS INTERVIEWS THE STRANGER.. 29 CHAPTER V: THE BURGLARY AT THE VICARAGE.. 38 CHAPTER VI: THE FURNITURE THAT WENT MAD.. 41 CHAPTER VII: THE UNVEILING OF THE STRANGER.. 47 CHAPTER VIII: IN TRANSIT. 60 CHAPTER IX: MR. THOMAS MARVEL.. 61 CHAPTER X: MR. MARVEL’S VISIT TO IPING.. 70 CHAPTER XI: IN THE “COACH AND HORSES”. 74 CHAPTER XII: THE INVISIBLE MAN LOSES HIS TEMPER.. 79 CHAPTER XIII: MR. MARVEL DISCUSSES HIS RESIGNATION.. 87 CHAPTER XIV: AT PORT STOWE.. 91 CHAPTER XV: THE MAN WHO WAS RUNNING.. 100 CHAPTER XVI: IN THE “JOLLY CRICKETERS”. 103 CHAPTER XVII: DR. KEMP’S VISITOR.. 109 CHAPTER XVIII: THE INVISIBLE MAN SLEEPS. 121 CHAPTER XIX: CERTAIN FIRST PRINCIPLES. 127 CHAPTER XX: AT THE HOUSE IN GREAT PORTLAND STREET. 135 CHAPTER XXI: IN OXFORD STREET. 148 CHAPTER XXII: IN THE EMPORIUM... 155 CHAPTER XXIII: IN DRURY LANE.. 163 CHAPTER XXIV: THE PLAN THAT FAILED.. 176 CHAPTER XXV: THE HUNTING OF THE INVISIBLE MAN.. 182 CHAPTER XXVI: THE WICKSTEED MURDER.. 185 CHAPTER XXVII: THE SIEGE OF KEMP’S HOUSE.. 191 CHAPTER XXVIII: THE HUNTER HUNTED.. 204 THE EPILOGUE.. 213 ABOUT THE AUTHOR.. 216 PREFACE The Invisible Man is an 1897 science fiction novel by British writer H. G. Wells. Originally serialised in Pearson's Weekly in 1897, it was published as a novel now. The Invisible Man to whom the title refers is Griffin, a scientist who has devoted himself to research into optics and who invents a way to change a body's refractive index to that of air so that it neither absorbs nor reflects light. He carries out this procedure on himself and renders himself invisible, but fails in his attempt to reverse it. A practitioner of random and irresponsible violence, Griffin has become an iconic character in horror fiction. While its predecessors, The Time Machine and The Island of Doctor Moreau, were written using first-person narrators, Wells adopts a third-person objective point of view in The Invisible Man. The novel is considered influential, and helped establish Wells as the "father of science fiction".

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"The Invisible Man" revolves around Griffin, a scientist who has managed to unearth the long-coveted secrets of invisibility. However, its discovery takes its toll on the scientist, who consequently develops a form of psychosis. The frustration of his failed attempts to regain visibility leads him to embark upon a reign of terror that will make him master of the world. Contents include: "The strange Man's Arrival", "Mr. Teddy Henfrey's first Impressions", "The thousand and one Bottles", "Mr. Cuss interviews the Stranger", et cetera. Highly recommended for fans of science fiction and collectors of Wells' seminal work. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre thanks to such novels as "The Time Machine" (1895), "The Invisible Man" (1897), and "The War of the Worlds" (1898). "The Father of Science Fiction" was also a staunch socialist, and his later works are increasingly political and didactic. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

A stranger with a striking appearance arrives in the small village of Bramblehurst on a cold, snowy day. His face is completely covered in bandages, with only a fake nose protruding. The villagers wonder why he is disguised, and when mysterious burglaries begin to occur, they decide to unmask the stranger. What they discover is not just a man trapped by his own creation, but a chilling reflection of the unsolvable secrets deep within human nature. The Invisible Man is a timeless classic that not only entertains and thrills, but also sheds light on questions of human nature and the dangers that arise when the boundaries of science are crossed. It is a captivating and thought-provoking reading experience that has challenged readers for generations to contemplate their own life choices. H. G. WELLS [1866-1946] was a British author and pioneer in the science fiction genre. His works, including The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, delved into futuristic and societal critique themes. Wells’s visionary portrayals of technology, social structures, and extraterrestrial life made him one of the most influential writers in his field and a precursor to modern science fiction.

隐形人——残酷的爱情！ 原作者： 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯 编辑/添加和翻译者：M. Meenachi Sundaram 目录 隐形人——残酷的爱情！... 2 前言... 5 第一章：陌生人的到来... 6 第二章：泰迪·亨弗雷先生的初印象... 12 第三章：一千零一瓶... 18 第四章：卡斯先生采访陌生人... 24 第五章 牧师住宅被盗... 30 第六章：疯狂的家具... 32 第七章 揭开陌生人的面纱... 37 第八章：运输途中... 47 第九章：托马斯·马维尔先生... 48 第十章：惊奇先生访问伊平... 56 第十一章：在“马车和马匹”中... 59 第十二章：隐形人发脾气了... 63 第十三章：惊奇先生谈辞职... 69 第十四章：在斯托港... 73 第十五章：逃跑的人... 80 第十六章：在“快乐的板球运动员”中... 82 第十七章：坎普博士的来访者... 87 第十八章：隐形人睡着了... 97 第十九章：某些基本原理... 102 第二十章：在大波特兰街的房子里... 108 第二十一章：在牛津街... 118 第 22 章：在商场... 123 第二十三章：在德鲁里巷... 129 第 24 章：失败的计划... 139 第 25 章：追捕隐形人... 143 第 26 章：威克斯蒂德谋杀案... 147 第 27 章：肯普之家的围攻... 151 第 28 章：被猎杀的猎人... 162 结语... 168 关于作者... 170 The Invisible Man – A Cruel Romance ! 173 PREFACE.. 174 CHAPTER I: THE STRANGE MAN’S ARRIVAL.. 175 CHAPTER II: MR. TEDDY HENFREY’S FIRST IMPRESSIONS. 183 CHAPTER III: THE THOUSAND AND ONE BOTTLES. 191 CHAPTER IV: MR. CUSS INTERVIEWS THE STRANGER.. 199 CHAPTER V: THE BURGLARY AT THE VICARAGE.. 208 CHAPTER VI: THE FURNITURE THAT WENT MAD.. 211 CHAPTER VII: THE UNVEILING OF THE STRANGER.. 217 CHAPTER VIII: IN TRANSIT. 230 CHAPTER IX: MR. THOMAS MARVEL.. 231 CHAPTER X: MR. MARVEL’S VISIT TO IPING.. 240 CHAPTER XI: IN THE “COACH AND HORSES”. 244 CHAPTER XII: THE INVISIBLE MAN LOSES HIS TEMPER.. 249 CHAPTER XIII: MR. MARVEL DISCUSSES HIS RESIGNATION.. 257 CHAPTER XIV: AT PORT STOWE.. 261 CHAPTER XV: THE MAN WHO WAS RUNNING.. 270 CHAPTER XVI: IN THE “JOLLY CRICKETERS”. 273 CHAPTER XVII: DR. KEMP’S VISITOR.. 279 CHAPTER XVIII: THE INVISIBLE MAN SLEEPS. 291 CHAPTER XIX: CERTAIN FIRST PRINCIPLES. 297 CHAPTER XX: AT THE HOUSE IN GREAT PORTLAND STREET. 305 CHAPTER XXI: IN OXFORD STREET. 318 CHAPTER XXII: IN THE EMPORIUM... 325 CHAPTER XXIII: IN DRURY LANE.. 333 CHAPTER XXIV: THE PLAN THAT FAILED.. 346 CHAPTER XXV: THE HUNTING OF THE INVISIBLE MAN.. 352 CHAPTER XXVI: THE WICKSTEED MURDER.. 355 CHAPTER XXVII: THE SIEGE OF KEMP’S HOUSE.. 361 CHAPTER XXVIII: THE HUNTER HUNTED.. 374 THE EPILOGUE.. 383 ABOUT THE AUTHOR.. 386 前言 《隐形人》是英国作家赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯于 1897 年创作的一部科幻小说。该小说最初于 1897 年在《皮尔逊周刊》上连载，现已作为小说出版。 标题所指的隐形人是格里芬，一位致力于光学研究的科学家，他发明了一种方法，可以将物体的折射率改变为空气的折射率，这样它就不会吸收或反射光。 他对自己实施了这一程序，使自己变得隐形，但未能逆转这一趋势。格里芬是一名随意且不负责任的暴力行为的实施者，已成为恐怖小说中的标志性人物。 其前身《时间机器》和《莫罗博士岛》都是以第一人称叙述，而威尔斯在《隐形人》中采用了第三人称客观视角。这部小说被认为具有影响力，并帮助威尔斯成为“科幻小说之父”。 第一章：陌生人的到来 陌生人在二月初的一个冬日里，顶着刺骨的寒风和大雪，从山丘上走过来，这是今年的最后一场雪，他戴着厚厚的手套，手里拿着一个黑色的小旅行箱。他从头到脚都裹得严严实实，柔软的毡帽帽檐遮住了他的每一寸脸，只露出了闪亮的鼻尖；雪堆在他的肩膀和胸前，给他背上的重物增添了白色的波峰。他摇摇晃晃地走进“马车和马”旅馆，半死不活，把旅行箱扔在地上。“点火，”他喊道，“以人类慈善的名义！一间房间，点火！”他在酒吧里跺着脚，抖掉身上的雪，跟着霍尔太太走进她的客厅，达成了交易。在介绍完这些之后，他把两英镑扔在桌子上，在旅馆里住下了。 霍尔太太点好炉火，让他待在那儿，自己去亲手为他准备一顿饭。冬天有客人来伊平住宿，这可是闻所未闻的好运，更何况客人不是“讨价还价者”，她决心要证明自己配得上这份好运。培根一烤好，她那淋巴淋巴的女仆米莉被她巧妙选择的几句轻蔑的表情给提了点劲，她就把布、盘子和玻璃杯端进客厅，开始摆放，摆得非常漂亮。虽然炉火烧得正旺，但她惊讶地发现，她的客人仍然戴着帽子，穿着外套，背对着她站着，盯着窗外院子里飘落的雪花。他戴着手套的双手紧握在身后，似乎陷入了沉思。她注意到，融化的雪仍然洒在他肩上，滴在她的地毯上。“先生，我可以拿走你的帽子和外套吗？” ”她说，“然后在厨房里把它们好好地烘干一下？” “不，”他头也不回地说道。 她不确定自己是否听到了他说的话，并准备重复她的问题。 他扭过头，回头看着她。“我宁愿一直戴着眼镜，”他强调道，她注意到他戴着一副带侧光的蓝色大眼镜，衣领上留着一撮浓密的胡须，完全遮住了他的脸颊和脸。

The invisible man is the unnamed narrator of this impassioned novel of black lives in 1940s America. Embittered by a country which treats him as a non-being he retreats to an underground cell.

H. G. Wells' "The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance" is a timeless classic that combines elements of science fiction and horror to create a compelling narrative. Wells introduces readers to a mysterious scientist who discovers a way to become invisible, leading to a series of unforeseen consequences. The novel delves into themes of scientific ethics, power, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Wells' vivid descriptions and exploration of the psychological effects of invisibility make this story a thought-provoking and gripping read that continues to captivate readers of all generations.

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