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Science Fiction & Fantasy - The History of Science Fiction (Palgrave Histories of Literature)

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Book Synopsis: This book is the definitive critical history of science fiction. The 2006 first edition of this work traced the development of the genre from Ancient Greece and the European Reformation through to the end of the 20th century. This new 2nd edition has been revised thoroughly and very significantly expanded. An all-new final chapter discusses 21st-century science fiction, and there is new material in every chapter: a wealth of new readings and original research. The author’s groundbreaking thesis that science fiction is born out of the 17th-century Reformation is here bolstered with a wide range of new supporting material and many hundreds of 17th- and 18th-century science fiction texts, some of which have never been discussed before. The account of 19th-century science fiction has been expanded, and the various chapters tracing the twentieth-century bring in more writing by women, and science fiction in other media including cinema, TV, comics, fan-culture and other modes.

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Uncover the fascinating evolution of science fiction literature with The History of Science Fiction (Palgrave Histories of Literature) Book. This definitive critical history takes you on a journey from Ancient Greece to the 21st century, exploring the genre's roots and growth. The latest 2nd edition is revised and expanded, with a new final chapter that delves into 21st-century science fiction. Dive deep into original research and new readings that shed light on the genre's development over the centuries.

Discover the groundbreaking thesis that science fiction stems from the 17th-century Reformation, supported by a wealth of new material and hundreds of overlooked science fiction texts from the 17th and 18th centuries. The book's expanded coverage of 19th-century science fiction and inclusion of women writers offer a comprehensive view of the genre's rich history. Explore science fiction in various media, from cinema to TV, comics, and fan culture, providing a well-rounded perspective on this ever-evolving literary landscape.

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