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MACMILLAN The History of Science Fiction (Palgrave Histories of Literature)

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The History of Science Fiction traces the origin and development of science fiction from Ancient Greece up to the present day. The author is both an academic literary critic and acclaimed creative writer of the genre. Written in lively, accessible prose it is specifically designed to bridge the worlds of academic criticism and SF fandom.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 November 2005
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12 December 2006

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