Man from the Moon
The novel follows the adventures of a man from Earth, John Gordon, who is transported to the Moon by a mysterious force. On the Moon, he discovers a race of intelligent, humanoid creatures living in a utopian society. He soon learns that the Moon is in danger of being destroyed by a powerful force from the depths of space. John Gordon must find a way to save the Moon and its inhabitants from destruction. Along the way, he meets a variety of strange and wonderful creatures, and discovers the secrets of the Moon's past. He also discovers the truth about the mysterious force that brought him to the Moon in the first place. Man from the Moon is an exciting and imaginative science fiction adventure, full of thrilling action and suspense. It is a classic of the genre, and a must-read for any fan of science fiction.
By Otis Adelbert Kline · First published 1930 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 10,578 words
First lines
LOOKING forward is always an interesting occupation, for the imagination can be given absolute free play and so many seemingly fantastic pictures may be called into being. But equally absorbing can be the process of looking backward, though it must be done with considerably less freedom of imagination. What was the origin of races? Did all of us--Yellow, Black and White--start our generations in similar manner? How far afield of the truth are anthropologists? Otis Adelbert Kline has pondered on these questions and, being a writer of no mean ability, it naturally follows that his story is well worth serious consideration. Therefore me recommend it heartily, knowing that you will agree with us.
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Man from the Moon is listed on Textopian as a novel by Otis Adelbert Kline, dated 1930 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Otis Adelbert Kline
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
- Length: 10,578 words
- Structure: 1 section, 187 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The title of the book, 'Man from the Moon', implies a science fiction plot involving a man from the moon.
- Adventure — Otis Adelbert Kline was known for writing adventure stories, so this book is likely to contain elements of adventure.
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies a fantastical element, as it is unlikely that a man from the moon would exist in reality.
- Romance — Kline was known for writing stories with romantic elements, so this book may contain some romantic elements.
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