D. Harlan Wilson is an American novelist, playwright, editor, critic, and Professor of English at the Lake Campus of Wright State University, USA. He is the author of over 30 book-length works of fiction and nonfiction.

“Alfred Bester's The Stars My Destination: A Critical Companion is overall a valuable critical tool for a wide audience. It is well-suited both for students seeking a broad guide to Bester’s novel and scholars in search of an in-depth introductory analysis of its key themes, tropes, and encoded messages.” (Michael Pitts, SFRA Review, Vol. 54 (2), 2024)

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Synopsis.- 3. Cyberpunk Previsions and Literary Influences.- 4. The Frankenstein Riff.- 5. Architectures of Psyche, Power and Patriarchy.- 6. Speaking in Gutter Tongues.- 7. Coda.

D. Harlan Wilson is an American novelist, playwright, editor, critic, and Professor of English at the Lake Campus of Wright State University, USA. He is the author of over 30 book-length works of fiction and nonfiction.

“Alfred Bester's The Stars My Destination: A Critical Companion is overall a valuable critical tool for a wide audience. It is well-suited both for students seeking a broad guide to Bester’s novel and scholars in search of an in-depth introductory analysis of its key themes, tropes, and encoded messages.” (Michael Pitts, SFRA Review, Vol. 54 (2), 2024)

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Synopsis.- 3. Cyberpunk Previsions and Literary Influences.- 4. The Frankenstein Riff.- 5. Architectures of Psyche, Power and Patriarchy.- 6. Speaking in Gutter Tongues.- 7. Coda.

D. Harlan Wilson is an American novelist, playwright, editor, critic, and Professor of English at the Lake Campus of Wright State University, USA. He is the author of over 30 book-length works of fiction and nonfiction.

“Alfred Bester's The Stars My Destination: A Critical Companion is overall a valuable critical tool for a wide audience. It is well-suited both for students seeking a broad guide to Bester’s novel and scholars in search of an in-depth introductory analysis of its key themes, tropes, and encoded messages.” (Michael Pitts, SFRA Review, Vol. 54 (2), 2024)

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Synopsis.- 3. Cyberpunk Previsions and Literary Influences.- 4. The Frankenstein Riff.- 5. Architectures of Psyche, Power and Patriarchy.- 6. Speaking in Gutter Tongues.- 7. Coda.