The First Men in the Moon

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 2
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
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