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The Anticipation Novelists of 1950s French Science Fiction

Bradford Lyau
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Author : Bradford Lyau
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786462179

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The Anticipation Novelists of 1950s French Science Fiction by Bradford Lyau Pdf

Following World War II, the Fleuve Noir publishing house published popular American genre fiction in translation for a French audience. Their imprint Anticipation specialized in science fiction, but mostly eschewed translations from English, preferring instead French work, thus making the imprint an important outlet for native French postwar ideas and aesthetics. This critical text examines in ideological terms eleven writers who published under the Anticipation imprint, revealing the way these writers criticized midcentury notions of progress while adapting and reworking American genre formats.

Science Fiction

George Slusser
Science Fiction Book PDF

Author : George Slusser
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781666905366

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Science Fiction by George Slusser Pdf

In what N. Katherine Hayles describes as "this enormously ambitious posthumous volume," renowned scholar George Slusser offers a definitive version of the argument about the history of science fiction that he developed throughout his career: that several important ideas and texts, routinely overlooked in other critical studies, made significant contributions to the creation of modern science fiction as it developed into a truly global literature. He explores how key thinkers like René Descartes, Benjamin Constant, Thomas DeQuincey, Guy du Maupassant, J.D. Bernal, and Ralph Waldo Emerson influenced and are reflected in twentieth-century science fiction stories from the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, Poland, and Russia. The conclusion begins with Slusser’s overview of global science fiction in the twenty-first century and discusses recent developments in countries like China, Romania, and Israel. Hayles’s foreword provides a useful summation of the book’s contents, while science fiction writer Gregory Benford contributes an afterword providing a personal perspective on the life and thoughts of his longtime friend. The book was edited by Slusser’s former colleague Gary Westfahl, a distinguished scholar in his own right.

The Monomyth in American Science Fiction Films

Donald E. Palumbo
The Monomyth in American Science Fiction Films Book PDF

Author : Donald E. Palumbo
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786479115

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The Monomyth in American Science Fiction Films by Donald E. Palumbo Pdf

One of the great intellectual achievements of the 20th century, Joseph Campbell's The Hero with a Thousand Faces is an elaborate articulation of the monomyth: the narrative pattern underlying countless stories from the most ancient myths and legends to the films and television series of today. The monomyth's fundamental storyline, in Campbell's words, sees "the hero venture forth from the world of the common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure with the power to bestow boons to his fellow man." Campbell asserted that the hero is each of us--thus the monomyth's endurance as a compelling plot structure. This study examines the monomyth in the context of Campbell's The Hero and discusses the use of this versatile narrative in 26 films and two television shows produced between 1960 and 2009, including the initial Star Wars trilogy (1977-1983), The Time Machine (1960), Logan's Run (1976), Escape from New York (1981), Tron (1982), The Terminator (1984), The Matrix (1999), the first 11 Star Trek films (1979-2009), and the Sci Fi Channel's miniseries Frank Herbert's Dune (2000) and Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003).

The Science Fiction Mythmakers

Jennifer Simkins
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Author : Jennifer Simkins
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476668093

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The Science Fiction Mythmakers by Jennifer Simkins Pdf

A literary genre that pervades 21st-century popular culture, science fiction creates mythologies that make statements about humanity's place in the universe and embody an intersection of science, religion and philosophy. This book considers the significance of this confluence through an examination of myths in the writings of H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick and Frank Herbert. Presenting fresh insights into their works, the author brings to light the tendency of science fiction narratives to reaffirm spiritual myths.

Saving the World Through Science Fiction

Michael R. Page
Saving the World Through Science Fiction Book PDF

Author : Michael R. Page
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-27
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476663098

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Saving the World Through Science Fiction by Michael R. Page Pdf

One of the major figures in science fiction for more than sixty years, James Gunn has been instrumental in making the genre one of the most vibrant and engaging areas of literary scholarship. His genre history Alternate Worlds and his The Road to Science Fiction anthologies introduced countless readers to science fiction. He founded the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction in 1982. But Gunn has also been one of the genre's leading writers. His classic novels Star Bridge (with Jack Williamson), The Joy Makers, The Immortals and The Listeners helped shape the field. Now in his nineties, he remains a prominent voice. His forthcoming novel is Transformation. Drawing on materials from Gunn's archives and personal interviews with him, this study is the first to examine the life, career and writing of this science fiction grandmaster.

Science Fiction and Futurism

Ace G. Pilkington
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Author : Ace G. Pilkington
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476629551

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Science Fiction and Futurism by Ace G. Pilkington Pdf

Science and science fiction have become inseparable--with common stories, interconnected thought experiments, and shared language. This reference book lays out that relationship and its all-but-magical terms and ideas. Those who think seriously about the future are changing the world, reshaping how we speak and how we think. This book fully covers the terms that collected, clarified and crystallized the futurists' ideas, sometimes showing them off, sometimes slowing them down, and sometimes propelling them to fame and making them the common currency of our culture. The many entries in this encyclopedic work offer a guided tour of the vast territories occupied by science fiction and futurism. In his Foreword, David Brin says, "Provocative and enticing? Filled with 'huh!' moments and leads to great stories? That describes this volume."

Science Fiction and the Prediction of the Future

Gary Westfahl,,Wong Kin Yuen
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Author : Gary Westfahl,,Wong Kin Yuen
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786484768

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Science Fiction and the Prediction of the Future by Gary Westfahl,,Wong Kin Yuen Pdf

Science fiction has always challenged readers with depictions of the future. Can the genre actually provide glimpses of the world of tomorrow? This collection of fifteen international and interdisciplinary essays examines the genre’s predictions and breaks new ground by considering the prophetic functions of science fiction films as well as SF literature. Among the texts and topics examined are classic stories by Murray Leinster, C. L. Moore, and Cordwainer Smith; 2001: A Space Odyssey and its sequels, Japanese anime and Hong Kong cinema; and electronic fiction.

Gender and the Quest in British Science Fiction Television

Tom Powers
Gender and the Quest in British Science Fiction Television Book PDF

Author : Tom Powers
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476626932

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Gender and the Quest in British Science Fiction Television by Tom Powers Pdf

The subjects of this book constitute a significant cross section of BBC science fiction television. With such characters as the Doctor (an enigmatic time-traveling alien), Kerr Avon (a problematic rebel leader), Dave Lister (a slovenly last surviving human) and Captain Jack Harkness (a complex omnisexual immortal), these shows have both challenged and reinforced viewer expectations about the small-screen masculine hero. This book explores the construction of gendered heroic identity in the series from both production and fan perspectives. The paradoxical relationships between the producers, writers and fans of the four series are discussed. Fan fiction, criticism and videos are examined that both celebrate and criticize BBC science fiction heroes and villains.

Science Fiction in Classic Rock

Robert McParland
Science Fiction in Classic Rock Book PDF

Author : Robert McParland
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781476630304

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Science Fiction in Classic Rock by Robert McParland Pdf

As technology advances, society retains its mythical roots--a tendency evident in rock music and its enduring relationship with myth and science fiction. This study explores the mythical and fantastic themes of artists from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, including David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Blue Oyster Cult, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Drawing on insights from Joseph Campbell, J.G. Frazer, Carl Jung and Mircea Eliade, the author examines how performers have incorporated mythic archetypes and science fiction imagery into songs that illustrate societal concerns and futuristic fantasies.

Science Fiction and the Dismal Science

Gary Westfahl,Gregory Benford,Howard V. Hendrix
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Author : Gary Westfahl,Gregory Benford,Howard V. Hendrix
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476637563

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Science Fiction and the Dismal Science by Gary Westfahl,Gregory Benford,Howard V. Hendrix Pdf

Despite the growing importance of economics in our lives, literary scholars have long been reluctant to consider economic issues as they examine key texts. This volume seeks to fill one of these conspicuous gaps in the critical literature by focusing on various connections between science fiction and economics, with some attention to related fields such as politics and government. Its seventeen contributors include five award-winning scholars, five science fiction writers, and a widely published economist. Three topics are covered: what noted science fiction writers like Robert A. Heinlein, Frank Herbert, and Kim Stanley Robinson have had to say about our economic and political future; how the competitive and ever-changing publishing marketplace has affected the growth and development of science fiction from the nineteenth century to today; and how the scholars who examine science fiction have themselves been influenced by the economics of academia. Although the essays focus primarily on American science fiction, the traditions of Russian and Chinese science fiction are also examined. A comprehensive bibliography of works related to science fiction and economics will assist other readers and critics who are interested in this subject.

The Cambridge Companion to American Science Fiction

Eric Carl Link,Gerry Canavan
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Author : Eric Carl Link,Gerry Canavan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781107052468

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The Cambridge Companion to American Science Fiction by Eric Carl Link,Gerry Canavan Pdf

This Companion explores the relationship between the ideas and themes of American science fiction and their roots in the American cultural experience.

Patricia A. McKillip and the Art of Fantasy World-Building

Audrey Isabel Taylor
Patricia A McKillip and the Art of Fantasy World Building Book PDF

Author : Audrey Isabel Taylor
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476665160

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Patricia A. McKillip and the Art of Fantasy World-Building by Audrey Isabel Taylor Pdf

From wondrous fairy-lands to nightmarish hellscapes, the elements that make fantasy worlds come alive also invite their exploration. This first book-length study of critically acclaimed novelist Patricia A. McKillip's lyrical other-worlds analyzes her characters, environments and legends and their interplay with genre expectations. The author gives long overdue critical attention to McKillip's work and demonstrates how a broader understanding of world-building enables a deeper appreciation of her fantasies.

A Dune Companion

Donald E. Palumbo
A Dune Companion Book PDF

Author : Donald E. Palumbo
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476669601

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A Dune Companion by Donald E. Palumbo Pdf

This companion to Frank Herbert's six original Dune novels--Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune--provides an encyclopedia of characters, locations, terms and other elements, and highlights the series' underrated aesthetic integrity. An extensive introduction discusses the theme of ecology, chaos theory concepts and structures, and Joseph Campbell's monomyth in Herbert's narratives.

The Twilight Mystique

Amy M. Clarke,Marijane Osborn,Donald E. Palumbo
The Twilight Mystique Book PDF

Author : Amy M. Clarke,Marijane Osborn,Donald E. Palumbo
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786462049

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The Twilight Mystique by Amy M. Clarke,Marijane Osborn,Donald E. Palumbo Pdf

The 13 essays in this volume explore Stephenie Meyer’s wildly popular Twilight series in the contexts of literature, religion, fairy tales, film, and the gothic. Several examine Meyer’s emphasis on abstinence, considering how, why, and if the author’s Mormon faith has influenced the series’ worldview. Others look at fan involvement in the Twilight world, focusing on how the series’ avid following has led to an economic transformation in Forks, Washington, the real town where the fictional series is set. Other topics include Meyer’s use of Quileute shape-shifting legends, Twilight’s literary heritage and its frequent references to classic works of literature, and the series’ controversial depictions of femininity.

Michael Moorcock

Mark Scroggins
Michael Moorcock Book PDF

Author : Mark Scroggins
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476663074

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Michael Moorcock by Mark Scroggins Pdf

Prolific, popular and critically acclaimed, Michael Moorcock is the most important British fantasy author of his generation. His Elric of Melnibone is an iconic figure for millions of fans but Moorcock has also been a pioneer in science fiction and historical fiction. He was hailed as the central figure of the "New Wave" in science fiction, and has won numerous awards for his fantasy and SF, as well as his "mainstream" writing. This first full-length critical look at Moorcock's career, from the early 1960s to the present, explores the author's fictional multiverse: his fantasy tales of the "Eternal Champion"; his experimental Jerry Cornelius novels; the hilarious science-fiction satire of his "End of Time" books; and his complex meditations on 20th century history in Mother London and the Colonel Pyat tetralogy.