The moon is a harsh mistress

About “The moon is a harsh mistress”

In the late 21st century, the Moon is a penal colony controlled by the Lunar Authority. A self-aware supercomputer, a technician, an anarchist professor, and a revolutionary woman plot to overthrow their oppressors. Their plan initially succeeds. The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress is Robert A. Heinlein's final Hugo Award-winning novel. It tells the story of a lunar rebellion led by a computer technician, a young female agitator, and an elderly academic. The supercomputer Mike, who is sentient, supports the revolution. The novel explores themes of freedom, politics, and human passion. It is considered one of the greatest works of science fiction.