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| Author | Robert A. Heinlein |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Irv Docktor |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | G. P. Putnam's Sons |
Publication date | June 2, 1966[1] |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 382 (1997 Orb books softcover ed.) |
| ISBN | 0312863551 (1997 Orb books softcover ed.) |
| OCLC | 37336037 |
| Preceded by | The Rolling Stones (shared character) |
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress is a 1966 science fiction novel by American writer Robert A. Heinlein about a lunar colony's revolt against absentee rule from Earth. The novel illustrates and discusses libertarian ideals. It is respected for its credible presentation of a comprehensively imagined future human society on both the Earth and the Moon.[2]
Originally serialized monthly in Worlds of If (December 1965 – April 1966), the book was nominated for the Nebula Award in 1966[3] and received the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1967.[4]
- ^ "Books Today". The New York Times. June 2, 1966. p. 40.
- ^ Gioia, Ted. "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress". conceptual fiction. Archived from the original on 28 August 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
- ^ "1966 Award Winners & Nominees". Worlds Without End. Retrieved 2009-07-27.
- ^ "1967 Award Winners & Nominees". Worlds Without End. Retrieved 2009-07-27.