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George Du Maurier's classic The Martian: A Novel, originally published in 1897, was one of the earlier science-fiction works. George Du Maurier, the grandfather of Daphne Du Maurier, was a celebrated novelist and illustrator whose work ran regularly in Punch. He's best recalled today for his famous novel Trilby, which introduced the evil manipulator Svengali to the world. This is a later novel, brilliantly embellished with dozens of Du Maurier's illustrations. H.G. Wells aside, this is perhaps the first work to feature a Martian, and came just before Wells enjoyed his success with the War of the Worlds (originally published in 1898).
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Is The Martian appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
An early science fiction novel from 1897 featuring a Martian character, written in Victorian literary style. Contains no objectionable content but requires mature reading comprehension.
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This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
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Who'll love this
Readers interested in the history of science fiction and Victorian literature will appreciate this early imaginative work about a Martian.