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The First Men in the Moon

by H. G. Wells
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H. G. Wells' 1901 science fiction novel The First Men in the Moon tells the story of a voyage to the moon by Mr. Bedford, a businessman plagued by financial problems, and Dr. Cavor, a brilliant and somewhat eccentric scientist. On arrival they discover that the moon is already inhabited by an advanced underground civilization of insect-like beings who they call "Selenites". This forward-looking novel, critical of the imperialism of Wells' time, looks at the clash of civilizations and suggests a reflection of how humanity might develop in the future.

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Publisher: The Floating Press

Kindle Book

  • Release date: August 14, 2009

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  • ISBN: 9781877527210
  • Release date: August 14, 2009

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781877527210
  • File size: 262 KB
  • Release date: August 14, 2009

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Kindle Book
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subjects

Classic Literature Fiction Science Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:1130
Text Difficulty:8-9

H. G. Wells' 1901 science fiction novel The First Men in the Moon tells the story of a voyage to the moon by Mr. Bedford, a businessman plagued by financial problems, and Dr. Cavor, a brilliant and somewhat eccentric scientist. On arrival they discover that the moon is already inhabited by an advanced underground civilization of insect-like beings who they call "Selenites". This forward-looking novel, critical of the imperialism of Wells' time, looks at the clash of civilizations and suggests a reflection of how humanity might develop in the future.

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Classic Literature Fiction Science Fiction