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
Note Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Barry Haworth
Summary "The First Men in the Moon" by H. G. Wells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story follows Mr. Bedford, a somewhat unsuccessful playwright, who meets the eccentric scientist Mr. Cavor, who is working on a revolutionary new substance that could make them capable of traveling to the Moon. This chance encounter leads to an extraordinary adventure as they build a sphere intended for lunar exploration, grappling with both the technical challenges of their invention and the existential dilemmas of venturing far from home. The opening of the book sets the stage for these remarkable developments, introducing us to Bedford and his desire for solitude as he works on a play in Lympne, England. Instead, he finds himself increasingly distracted by the bizarre antics of Cavor, who, upon their meeting, reveals his obsession with creating a substance known as Cavorite. Throughout the beginning, we witness the evolution of their relationship from mere annoyance to collaboration, as Cavor shares his ambitious plans to construct a vehicle for space travel. The narrative hints at the potential dangers and wonders of their journey while immersing the reader in their preparations and aspirations, foreshadowing the adventures that will follow once they reach the Moon. (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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EBook-No. 1013
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Most Recently Updated Sep 3, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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