The Routledge Concise History of Science Fiction

The Routledge Concise History of Science Fiction

AngličtinaEbook
Bould, Mark
Taylor & Francis Ltd
EAN: 9781136820410
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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 the genre traces the separation of sf from a broader fantastic literature and the simultaneous formation of neighbouring genres, such as fantasy and horror shows the relationship between magazine and paperback traditions in sf publishing is organised by theme and presented chronologically uses text boxes throughout to highlight key works in sf traditions including dystopian, apocalyptic and evolutionary fiction includes 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.

EAN 9781136820410
ISBN 1136820418
Typ produktu Ebook
Vydavatel Taylor & Francis Ltd
Datum vydání 23. února 2011
Stránky 264
Jazyk English
Země United Kingdom
Autoři Bould, Mark; Vint, Sherryl
Série Routledge Concise Histories of Literature