One of the most prolific science fiction writers in history, Arthur
C. Clarke began publishing science fiction in the 1930s and is
working on the fourth novel in the Odyssey series (3001) nearly 60
years later. This study, the only one on his recent work, features
detailed analyses of his eight most recent novels within the
context of his literary canon. The novels discussed are Rendezvous
with Rama, Imperial Earth, The Fountains of Paradise, 2010: Odyssey
Two, The Songs of the Distant Earth, 2061: Odyssey Three, Ghost
from the Grand Banks, and The Hammer of God. The intention of this
study is to provide both conventional and alternative readings so
that students and readers who love Clarke's fiction can develop
their critical skills. A biographical chapter focuses primarily on
Clarke's early interest in science, his work during World War II,
his move to Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) in 1956, and his writing
career. A chapter on genre discusses the genre of science fiction
and Clarke's contribution to it. Each of the eight novels covered
is discussed in an individual chapter that features sections on
plot development and structure, narrative point of view, character
development, and themes. Each novel is also examined from an
alternate critical approach, such as feminist, gender, or
postcolonial, to provide the reader with another perspective from
which to consider the work. A bibliography of Clarke's fiction,
selected nonfiction, general and scholarly criticism, and selected
reviews and criticism of each of the eight novels completes the
volume. Because of its currency, easy to use format, and thorough
critical approach, this study is essential for student use and to
update the library's critical material on Arthur C. Clarke.
General
| Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Critical Companions to Popular Contemporary Writers |
| Release date: |
October 1997 |
| Authors: |
Robin Anne Reid
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| Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 31mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
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| Pages: |
224 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-29529-4 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
0-313-29529-8 |
| Barcode: |
9780313295294 |
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