Statements (153)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:television_series gptkb:radio_station gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:television_adaptation gptkb:video_game gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
gptkb:1964
gptkb:2009 gptkb:2010 gptkb:2018 |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:television gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:H._G._Wells
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Cavorite
gptkb:Selenites Bedford's assistant Bedford's character development Bedford's motivations Cavor's character development Cavor's invention Selenite society |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Bedford's transformation
Cavor's idealism |
| gptkbp:character_development |
Dr. Cavor's inventions
Mr. Bedford's transformation |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Bedford and Cavor
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
man vs. nature
man vs. society human vs. alien human vs alien exploration vs. exploitation humans vs. Selenites personal conflict between characters |
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
positive
generally positive mixed reviews |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired theatrical performances
inspired music compositions inspired art and illustrations inspired educational content inspired scientific discussions inspired future science fiction works inspired lunar exploration |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
inspired merchandise
inspired public interest in astronomy inspired artworks inspired songs inspired lunar missions inspired scientific discussions on space travel inspired space exploration narratives inspired technological advancements in rocketry |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
early depiction of lunar travel
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:The_War_of_the_Worlds
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:science_fiction
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The First Men in the Moon
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| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:G._H._Thomas
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| gptkbp:impact |
influenced later science fiction
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:educational_curricula gptkb:popular_culture gptkb:scientific_community space agencies television adaptations science fiction genre space exploration literature space travel concepts modern science fiction films space travel literature literature on extraterrestrial life philosophical discussions on life beyond Earth |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
gptkb:film_adaptations
gptkb:popular_culture science fiction genre space exploration narratives later lunar exploration literature |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Ray_Bradbury
gptkb:Arthur_C._Clarke science fiction genre |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Jules_Verne
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Jules_Verne
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:space_exploration
space travel scientific theories of the time |
| gptkbp:inspired |
later works of science fiction
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-14-144100-5
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a classic of science fiction
influenced future authors inspired future works inspired scientific discussions about lunar travel part of H. G. Wells' body of work |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Dr._Cavor
gptkb:Mr._Cavor Mr. Bedford |
| gptkbp:motif |
gptkb:exploration
gptkb:scientists gptkb:adventure isolation |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:satire
gptkb:allegory first-person social commentary |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" The moon is a great place to live."
' The Moon is a very strange place.' " The Moon is a great place to live." |
| gptkbp:notable_technology |
gptkb:spacecraft
anti-gravity |
| gptkbp:page_count |
192
|
| gptkbp:plot |
return to Earth
encounter with alien species journey to the Moon encounter with Selenites exploration of lunar environment |
| gptkbp:plot_summary |
A journey to the Moon and encounters with lunar inhabitants.
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:The_Time_Machine
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| gptkbp:protagonist |
Mr. Bedford
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| gptkbp:published |
1901
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| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:The_Strand_Magazine
1901 |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:George_Newnes_Ltd.
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| gptkbp:sequel |
The First Men in the Moon: A New Perspective
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Victorian_England
gptkb:Moon |
| gptkbp:setting_time |
gptkb:Victorian_era
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| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:adventure
satirical elements scientific speculation |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:exploration
human ambition fear of the unknown scientific progress technology and progress the Moon as a frontier Selenites as a reflection of humanity the Moon as a new frontier technology as progress |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:colonialism
gptkb:friendship gptkb:technology scientific ethics fear of the unknown humanity's place in the universe |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:exploration
gptkb:space_exploration gptkb:Space_exploration gptkb:colonialism gptkb:technology |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:H._G._Wells
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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