The First Men in the Moon
H. G. Wells's The First Men in the Moon is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel. Key subjects include Satire, utopias, Imperialism and space flight to the moon.
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About The First Men in the Moon
"The First Men in the Moon" by H. G. Wells is a scientific romance serialized from 1900 to 1901. When businessman Mr. Bedford meets eccentric scientist Mr. Cavor, they build a spacecraft using a gravity-blocking substance to reach the Moon in search of mineral wealth. There they discover a sophisticated underground civilization of insect-like creatures called Selenites, whose rigidly hierarchical society serves as sharp social satire. The adventure combines thrilling action with dystopian commentary on specialization and collectivism.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The First Men in the Moon?
The First Men in the Moon was written by H. G. Wells.
What genre is The First Men in the Moon?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is The First Men in 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 The First Men in the Moon?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 8 h 02 min.
What books are similar to The First Men in the Moon?
Readers who like it often enjoy Erewhon Revisited Twenty Years Later, Both by the Original Discoverer of the Country and by His Son, Looking Backward from 2000 to 1887 and From the Earth to the moon; and, round the moon.
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