| Science Fiction Before 1900: Imagination Discovers Technology Contributor(s): Alkon, Paul K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415938872 ISBN-13: 9780415938877 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $46.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2002 Annotation: A "Choice" Outstanding Academic Book, "Science Fiction Before 1900" is an accessible and fascinating overview of the evolution and early history of science fiction. Investigating works that marked significant turning points in the early evolution of the genre, including "Frankenstein," "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" and "The Time Machine," Paul Alkon places these works in context. He also discusses science fiction and its complex relationship to other genres. This book will be a great addition to the emerging field of science fiction study. A chronology of significant events, works and figures from the genre's history, notes and references and an extensive bibliographic essay with recommended reading round out the volume. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Science Fiction - General |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2001058880 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 5.64" W x 8.68" (0.59 lbs) 198 pages |