| Author |
Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 |
| Translator |
Tuomikoski, Aino, 1889-1958 |
| Uniform Title |
The invisible man. Finnish
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| Title |
Näkymätön mies
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 44.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juha Kiuru
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| Summary |
"Näkymätön mies" by H. G. Wells is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with an enigmatic stranger arriving at a small English village during a snowy winter day, setting the stage for the unraveling mystery of his true identity. As the plot unfolds, the stranger's peculiar behavior and the odd circumstances surrounding him hint at themes of isolation, identity, and the unforeseen consequences of scientific pursuit. The opening of the book introduces a mysterious character who is bundled in heavy clothing and appears to be in distress as he arrives at the local inn seeking warmth and accommodation. His strange appearance, particularly his bandaged face and oversized glasses, raises suspicions. Despite this, the innkeeper's wife, Mrs. Hall, seems eager to accommodate him, unaware of the strange events that will follow. The atmosphere is thick with intrigue as the stranger interacts grudgingly with the locals, hinting at the extraordinary events that will unfold as his true nature is gradually revealed. Thus, the stage is set for a thrilling exploration of how anonymity and invisibility can disrupt a community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
Scientists -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mentally ill -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46638 |
| Release Date |
Aug 20, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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