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Odd Genre: A Study in Imagination and Evolution

Odd Genre: A Study in Imagination and Evolution

Pierce, John J.

Hardcover

Series: Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction & Fantasy, Book 60

Literary Criticism

ISBN10: 0313268975
ISBN13: 9780313268977
Publisher: Praeger
Published: Mar 21 1994
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book provides a detailed study of the relationship between science fiction and other genres. After discussing the problems inherent in classifying works according to genre, Pierce notes how science fiction sometimes incorporates plots from other literary forms. He then explores the relationship between science fiction and related genres, such as fantastic romances and techno-thrillers. The book next examines those science fiction writers who have successfully written in other literary forms, as well as authors active in other genres who have turned to science fiction to treat particular themes. Pierce also discusses the literary and stylistic aspects of science fiction. Throughout the book, Pierce's coverage is encyclopedic in nature. He provides examples from numerous works, and the volume closes with a detailed bibliography.

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