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.
| ISBN: | 9780313254550 |
| Publication date: | 4th March 1987 |
| Author: | John J Pierce |
| Publisher: | Praeger Publishers Inc an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 308 pages |
| Series: | Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy |
| Genres: |
Literature: history and criticism |
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.
Foundations of Science Fiction features in the following genres: Literature: history and criticism
Foundations of Science Fiction is available in Hardback
Foundations of Science Fiction was written by John J Pierce and published by Praeger Publishers Inc an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Foundations of Science Fiction has 308 pages
Yes it is part of Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy series