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Explore how science fiction and fantasy authors craft compelling narratives through distinctive prose and fully-realised characters in this critical examination. The Language of Science Fiction and Fantasy challenges two widespread misconceptions about the genre: that its writing is plain and unremarkable, and that characters lack depth and complexity. Published by Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd., this book steps away from conventional discussions of race, gender and politics to focus instead on the linguistic and stylistic techniques that bring alien worlds, societies and characters to life. Discover how authors create immersive environments that are fundamentally different from our own whilst remaining engaging and comprehensible to readers. Essential reading for writers, students and anyone seeking to understand how language shapes the construction of otherworldly narratives and the creation of authentic, nuanced characters within speculative fiction.

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The Language of Science Fiction and Fantasy addresses the specific stylistic challenges of creating believable alien worlds and societies through prose.

This reference guide challenges misconceptions about science fiction and fantasy being written in plain, unremarkable prose by examining actual linguistic techniques.

The book published by Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. focuses on character development, countering the belief that science fiction and fantasy rely on flat character types.

Offers writers and critics fresh analytical perspectives by moving beyond race, gender and politics to examine style and language craft in speculative fiction.

Essential for authors, academics and readers studying how narrative voice and linguistic choices create compelling, alien yet knowable worlds in science fiction and fantasy literature.

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hardcover
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Release Date
11 November 2010
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16 November 2009

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