The Moon Is Down
The Moon Is Down is a dystopian work by John Steinbeck, published in 1942. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control and young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of propaganda. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | John Steinbeck |
|---|---|
| First published | 1942 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781440672255 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The Moon Is Down is a 1940s dystopia by John Steinbeck. It is first published in United States and originally written in American English. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control and young-adult dystopia, surfacing propaganda. Library catalogues index it under subjects including war in fiction, cities and towns in fiction, literature, city and town life in fiction, open library staff picks, and world war, 1939-1945 in fiction. The edition on file runs about 146 pages, has been issued by Penguin, and carries ISBN 9781440672255. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was The Moon Is Down published?
The Moon Is Down was first published in 1942.
Who wrote The Moon Is Down?
The Moon Is Down was written by John Steinbeck.
What kind of dystopia is The Moon Is Down?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, YA dystopia, with themes of Propaganda. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The Moon Is Down?
A catalogued edition of The Moon Is Down carries ISBN-13 9781440672255.
