The First Men in the Moon by H. G. Wells

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Author Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Title The First Men in the Moon
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Summary "The First Men in the Moon" by H. G. Wells is a science fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Mr. Bedford, a struggling playwright, who meets the eccentric scientist Mr. Cavor. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey to the moon, driven by Cavor's groundbreaking invention of a substance called Cavorite, which allows them to escape Earth's gravitational pull. At the start of the novel, the narrator, Mr. Bedford, reflects on how meeting Mr. Cavor led him to a series of remarkable adventures. Initially seeking solitude to work on a play, Bedford's chance encounter with Cavor, who is obsessed with scientific research, shifts his life's focus dramatically. The two characters engage in discussions about Cavor's experiments and gradually form a partnership with the ambitious plan of traveling to the moon, revealing their contrasting personalities as well as their shared enthusiasm for exploration. Their preparation and eagerness to defy the limits of their world set the stage for an adventure that promises to unveil the wonders of space. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Satire
Subject Utopias -- Fiction
Subject Imperialism -- Fiction
Subject Utopian fiction
Subject Space flight to the moon -- Fiction
Subject Moon -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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