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Classic Fantasy

The Strange Voyage and Adventures of Domingo Gonsales, to the World in the Moon

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The Strange Voyage and Adventures of Domingo Gonsales, to the World in the Moon is a classic fantasy novel by Francis Godwin. Key subjects include Moon.

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About The Strange Voyage and Adventures of Domingo Gonsales, to the World in the Moon

"The Strange Voyage and Adventures of Domingo Gonsales, to the World in the Moon" by Francis Godwin is a work written in the late 1620s and published posthumously in 1638. This pioneering tale of lunar exploration follows Domingo Gonsales, a Spanish exile who discovers that trained birds can carry him through the air. When his ship is attacked, he escapes skyward—only to find himself journeying to the Moon, where he encounters a utopian society of tall Christians and discovers magical stones with extraordinary properties before returning to Earth.
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  • Moon
  • Voyages, Imaginary, Early works to 1800

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Who wrote The Strange Voyage and Adventures of Domingo Gonsales, to the World in the Moon?

The Strange Voyage and Adventures of Domingo Gonsales, to the World in the Moon was written by Francis Godwin.

What genre is The Strange Voyage and Adventures of Domingo Gonsales, to the World in the Moon?

It is usually shelved as Classic Fantasy.

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Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 34 min.

What books are similar to The Strange Voyage and Adventures of Domingo Gonsales, to the World in the Moon?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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