The First Men in the Moon [electronic resource]
H. G. Wells2007
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"Why do people read science fiction? In hopes of receiving such writing as
this-a ravishingly accurate vision of things unseen; an utterly unexpected yet
necessary beauty." So says Ursula K. Le Guin in her Introduction to The First
Men in the Moon , H. G. Wells's 1901 tale of space travel. Heavily criticized
upon publication for its fantastic ideas, it is now justly considered a science
fiction classic.
Cavor, a brilliant scientist who accidentally produces a gravity-defying
substance, builds a spaceship and, along with the materialistic Bedford, travels
to the moon. The coldly intellectual Cavor seeks knowledge, while Bedford seeks
fortune. Instead of insight and gold they encounter the Selenites, a horrifying
race of biologically engineered creatures who viciously, and successfully,
defend their home.
Main title:
The First Men in the Moon [electronic resource] / H. G. Wells
Author:
H. G. Wells, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Modern Library, 2007
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (272 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780307432209
Language:
English
BRN:
434070
Electronic access:
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