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Science Fiction: Its Criticism and Teaching (Hardcover) Loot Price: R2,972
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Science Fiction: Its Criticism and Teaching (Hardcover): Patrick Parrinder

Science Fiction: Its Criticism and Teaching (Hardcover)

Patrick Parrinder

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Science Fiction

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This book, first published in 1980, examines issues such as the definition of the genre, its function as social criticism and as an embodiment and critique of the scientific outlook. In order to work towards a more comprehensive view of the genre, the author analyses science fiction by turns as a mode of popular literature, as a socially responsible and quasi-realistic form of writing, and as a home for a fantastic and parodic use of language. How much are 'future histories', to name but one type of SF, the answer to a frustration of the epic impulse? These questions and more are closely examined in this lively and informative book.

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Imprint: Routledge
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Science Fiction
Release date: May 2021
First published: 1980
Authors: Patrick Parrinder
Dimensions: 234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 184
ISBN-13: 978-0-367-74939-2
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > From 1900
Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General
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LSN: 0-367-74939-4
Barcode: 9780367749392

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