The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall
| "The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Edgar Allan Poe | |
| Text available at Wikisource | |
| Original title | Hans Phaall -- A Tale |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction, hoax |
| Publication | |
| Publisher | Southern Literary Messenger |
| Media type | Print (periodical) |
| Publication date | June 1835 |
"The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall" (1835) is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe. The story is regarded as one of the early examples of the modern science fiction genre. The story traces the journey of a voyage to the Moon.
The story appeared in three versions with three different titles: "Hans Phaall --- A Tale", "Lunar Discoveries. Extraordinary Aerial Voyage", and "The Unparalleled Adventure of One Hans Pfaall".