The man in the moone
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Francis Godwin's 'The Man in the Moone' is a utopian science fiction story that follows the adventures of Domingo Gonsales as he travels to the Moon with the aid of geese.
The novel reflects Godwin's interest in astronomy and cosmology, drawing inspiration from figures like Copernicus and Galileo.
It is considered one of the earliest works of science fiction in English and has had a lasting impact on the genre.
The novel reflects Godwin's interest in astronomy and cosmology, drawing inspiration from figures like Copernicus and Galileo.
It is considered one of the earliest works of science fiction in English and has had a lasting impact on the genre.
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