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Understand the evolution of a genre that continues to shape our imagination. The Routledge Concise History of Science Fiction offers a clear and accessible overview of how science fiction emerged and developed over time. While the term is used commonly, this book examines the different ways writers, fans, editors, and scholars define the genre. This text explores the struggle to establish the limits of science fiction and traces its separation from broader fantastic literature. You will learn about the formation of related genres, including fantasy and horror, and see how these categories relate to one another. Whether you are a student of literary theory or a fan of speculative fiction, this volume provides a necessary foundation for understanding the history and boundaries of the field.

Key Features

Provides an accessible and clear overview of the development of the science fiction genre.

Examines how different groups like scholars, fans, and publishers use the term science fiction in various ways.

Traces the historical separation of science fiction from broader fantastic literature.

Explores the formation of neighboring genres such as fantasy and horror.

Analyzes the struggle to define the specific limits and boundaries of the genre.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
23 February 2011
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27 March 2008

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