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Foundations of Science Fiction

A Study in Imagination and Evolution
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This important contribution to the study of science fiction explores the origins of the basic literary traditions of the genre. Thematic, rather than chronological, organization sets this work apart from previous analyses. The entire range of literary invention within science fiction is explored from its earliest beginnings through the past hundred years of serious development. Emphasis is on enabling the reader to perceive the evolution of science fiction as an organic whole, rather than a mere accumulation of works linked solely by popular publishing trends.

Author Biography:

JOHN J. PIERCE is associate editor of Private Label magazine.
Release date Australia
March 4th, 1987
Audiences
  • Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
  • Undergraduate
Interest Age
From 7 to 17 years
Pages
308
Dimensions
156x234x19
ISBN-13
9780313254550
Product ID
14798503

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