Routledge Concise History of Science Fiction (e-bog) af Vint, Sherryl
Vint, Sherryl (forfatter)

Routledge Concise History of Science Fiction e-bog

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The term 'science fiction' has an established common usage, but close examination reveals that writers, fans, editors, scholars, and publishers often use this word in different ways for different reasons. Exploring how science fiction has emerged through competing versions and the struggle to define its limits, this Concise History:provides an accessible and clear overview of the development of...
E-bog 317,82 DKK
Forfattere Vint, Sherryl (forfatter)
Forlag Routledge
Udgivet 23 februar 2011
Længde 252 sider
Genrer Literary theory
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781136820403
The term 'science fiction' has an established common usage, but close examination reveals that writers, fans, editors, scholars, and publishers often use this word in different ways for different reasons. Exploring how science fiction has emerged through competing versions and the struggle to define its limits, this Concise History:provides an accessible and clear overview of the development of the genretraces the separation of sf from a broader fantastic literature and the simultaneous formation of neighbouring genres, such as fantasy and horrorshows the relationship between magazine and paperback traditions in sf publishingis organised by theme and presented chronologicallyuses text boxes throughout to highlight key works in sf traditions including dystopian, apocalyptic and evolutionary fictionincludes a short overview and bullet-pointed conclusion for each chapter.Discussing the place of key works and looking forward to the future of the genre, this book is the ideal starting point both for students and all those seeking a better understanding of science fiction.