The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: Robert A. Heinlein
- First Published: 1965
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Science fiction—future war
- Time of Work: May 13, 2075-October 14, 2076
- Setting: The Moon (primarily Luna City) and Earth
- Genres: Long fiction
- Subjects: Freedom
- Locales: Space
The Plot
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress is the story of the successful revolution of the Lunar colonies against the Lunar Authority on Earth. It is presented as the memoirs of one of the architects of the revolution, Manuel Garcia O’Kelly Davis, known throughout the novel as Mannie.
A computer repairman with virtually no interest in politics, Mannie appears to be the least likely of Luna City’s citizens to become involved in a revolution against the oppressive Authority. He hates it as much as any other Lunar Citizen, or “Loonie,” but sees its interference...
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