A Voyage to the Moon
Cyrano de Bergerac's A Voyage to the Moon is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. Key subjects include space flight to the moon and Moon.
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About A Voyage to the Moon
"A Voyage to the Moon" by Cyrano de Bergerac is a satirical novel published posthumously in 1657. Considered one of the earliest science fiction stories, it follows a narrator named Cyrano who attempts multiple flights to reach the Moon's civilization. Through encounters with four-legged inhabitants, the ghost of Socrates, and another space traveler, he engages in philosophical dialogues that challenge beliefs about God, immortality, and the human soul. The novel features an early description of rocket-powered spaceflight.
Free audiobook
A Voyage to the Moon — LibriVox recording, 3 h 48 min in 20 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote A Voyage to the Moon?
A Voyage to the Moon was written by Cyrano de Bergerac.
What genre is A Voyage to the Moon?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is A Voyage to the Moon free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of A Voyage to the Moon?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 48 min.
What books are similar to A Voyage to the Moon?
Readers who like it often enjoy From the Earth to the moon; and, round the moon, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Dracula.
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