A century ago, H.G. Wells was one of the men who all but created the science fiction novel. Wells wrote three classics in four years: The Time Machine (1895), The Invisible Man (1897) and The War of the Worlds (1898). The Invisible Man, owes an obvious debt to Frankenstein, as it explores the nature of mankind, asking weather an invisible man still be bound by the morality that seems natural to us. Seems like a natural thing, doesn't it? But listen to the story Wells tells, and the doubt he places on a thing seemingly obvious: A researcher working (more or less) as a graduate student in physics, discovers a treatment that will make himself invisible. Griffin -- our invisible man -- may well be morally bankrupt before he takes the treatment. He begins by making himself invisible to avoid paying his rent -- and, as he sneaks out of the building, he sets it afire as a "lesson" for his landlord. He steals money entrusted to his father -- and causes his father to suicide in shame . . . but that's only the beginning . . .
H.G. Wells
H.G. Wells was a prolific English writer best known for his science fiction novels. His most notable works include "The War of the Worlds," "The Time Machine," and "The Invisible Man." Wells' writing style was characterized by his imaginative storytelling, social commentary, and exploration of scientific concepts. He is often credited with popularizing the science fiction genre and influencing future writers in the field. "The War of the Worlds" remains his most famous work, depicting a Martian invasion of Earth and exploring themes of imperialism and the resilience of humanity. Wells' contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the genre of science fiction and continue to be celebrated to this day.
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