The First Men in the Moon
The First Men in the Moon, published in 1901, is H. G. Wells's lunar adventure. Mr. Bedford, a failed businessman hiding from his creditors in the Kentish village of Lympne, meets Cavor, an eccentric scientist who has invented a substance that blocks gravity. Together they build a sphere and fly to the Moon, where they find a frozen landscape that bursts into life at sunrise, and beneath its surface a vast, insect-like civilization of Selenites organized with chilling efficiency. Part scientific romance, part comic narrative and part satire of human greed and imperial ambition, it moves from slapstick to something much stranger and darker as Cavor learns more about the Moon. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The First Men in the Moon
The First Men in the Moon by H. G. Wells can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The First Men in the Moon online?
Yes. The First Men in the Moon opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The First Men in the Moon free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The First Men in the Moon is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The First Men in the Moon in the public domain?
Yes. The First Men in the Moon by H. G. Wells is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The First Men in the Moon?
About 4 h 33 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The First Men in the Moon?
The First Men in the Moon by H. G. Wells is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
