The Invisible Man (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: H. G. Wells
- First Published: 1897
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Science fiction
- Time of Work: Late nineteenth century
- Genres: Long fiction, Science fiction, Mystery and detective literature
- Subjects: Murder or homicide, Nineteenth century, Science or scientists, Betrayal, England or English people, Ethics, Science fiction, Experiments, Mad scientists
- Locales: London, England, Sussex, England
Places Discussed
Iping. Fictitious town in southern England’s Sussex County, where Griffin, a scientist who has made himself invisible, seeks refuge from the crowds and dirt of London. He hopes that the village will provide him with a place where he can continue his research without being disturbed by the people who live there, all of whom he considers of inferior intelligence. He also hopes that the village, with its relatively clean air and streets, will enable him to commit robberies whenever he needs money and remain undetected. Later, when he runs amok in the village, H....
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