The First Men in the Moon
Auteur: H. G. Wells
Nombre de pages: 321 pages
ISBN: 9798459927177
Edition: Independently Published
Date de publication: Independently Published
Description: The First Men In The Moon is a 1901 book by British author H. G. Wells. It tells the story of Mr Bedford and Mr Cavor, who take a journey to the moon, only to find it inhabited by an advanced race of insect like creatures who they call 'Selenites'. After being captured by the aliens and fighting them, Bedford escapes and gets back down to earth. Cavor however, is trapped up there, and for a while, sends radio messages down to Bedford, until they too, stop, and was originally published in 1901. 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.