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Science fiction before 1900 : imagination discovers technology / Paul K. Alkon.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Alkon, Paul K. (Paul Kent), author.
- Series:
- Studies in literary themes and genres ; no. 3.
- Genres in context.
- Genres in context
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science fiction--History and criticism.
- Science fiction.
- Fantasy fiction--History and criticism.
- Fantasy fiction.
- Science fiction--Bibliography.
- Fantasy fiction--Bibliography.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (192 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Routledge, 2002.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Paul Alkon analyzes several key works that mark the most significant phases in the early evolution of science fiction, including Frankenstein, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, A Connecticut Yankee in King arthur's Court and The Time Machine. He places the work in context and discusses the genre and its relation to other kinds of literature.
- Contents:
- Cover; SCIENCE FICTION BEFORE 1900; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Chronoloqy; Chapter 1 AShort History of the Future; Chapter 2 England: New Viewpoints; Chapter 3 France: Technophilia; Chapter 4 America: Technophobia; Notes and References; Bibliographic Essay; Recommended Titles; Index
- Notes:
- "First Routledge paperback edition 2002"--T.p. verso.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 1-134-98056-6
- 0-203-76087-5
- 1-299-48050-0
- 1-134-98049-3
- 9780203760871
- OCLC:
- 841171259
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