Statements (143)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:H._G._Wells
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:theatre gptkb:1964 gptkb:2009 gptkb:2010 gptkb:2018 gptkb:radio_station gptkb:graphic_novel gptkb:video_game 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
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:The_War_of_the_Worlds
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Author
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The First Men in the Moon
|
| gptkbp:illustrator |
gptkb:G._H._Thomas
|
| gptkbp:impact |
influenced later science fiction
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:educational_curricula
gptkb:Research_Institute gptkb:film gptkb:organization space agencies television adaptations science fiction genre space exploration literature space travel concepts modern science fiction films space exploration narratives space travel literature literature on extraterrestrial life philosophical discussions on life beyond Earth 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:spacecraft
space travel scientific theories of the time |
| gptkbp:inspired |
later works of science fiction
|
| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-14-144100-5
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| 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:physicist
gptkb:spacecraft gptkb:amusement_park isolation |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
gptkb:comic_book
gptkb:mythological_figure 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: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
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:The_Strand_Magazine
1901 |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:George_Newnes_Ltd.
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
The First Men in the Moon: A New Perspective
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:planet
gptkb:Victorian_England gptkb:Victorian_era |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:amusement_park
satirical elements scientific speculation |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:spacecraft
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:technology |
gptkb:spacecraft
anti-gravity |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Community_Center gptkb:technology gptkb:tree scientific ethics fear of the unknown humanity's place in the universe |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Space_exploration gptkb:technology |