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Science Fiction in Classic Rock
Musical Explorations of Space, Technology and the Imagination, 1967-1982
Häftad, 2017
376 kr
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As technology advances, society retains its mythical roots--a tendency evident in rock music and its enduring relationship with myth and science fiction. This study explores the mythical and fantastic themes of artists from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s, including David Bowie, Pink Floyd, …
J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert E. Howard and the Birth of Modern Fantasy
Av Deke Parsons, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
429 kr
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The birth of modern fantasy in 1930s Britain and America saw the development of new literary and film genres. J.R.R. Tolkien created modern fantasy with The Lord of the Rings, set in a fictional world based upon his life in the early 20th century British Empire, and his love of language and …
Worlds Apart?
Dualism and Transgression in Contemporary Female Dystopias
Av Dunja M. Mohr, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
560 kr
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Literary critics and scholars have written extensively on the demise of the "utopian spirit" in the modern novel. What has often been overlooked is the emergence of a new hybrid subgenre, particularly in science fiction and fantasy, which incorporates utopian strategies within the dystopian …
Tolkien and Shakespeare
Essays on Shared Themes and Language
Av Janet Brennan Croft, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
485 kr
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Tolkien and Shakespeare: one a prolific popular dramatist and poet of the Elizabethan era, the other a twentieth-century scholar of Old English and author of a considerably smaller body of work. Though unquestionably very different writers, the two have more in common than one might expect.These …
Culture, Identities and Technology in the Star Wars Films
Essays on the Two Trilogies
Häftad, 2007
396 kr
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Released in May 1977, the original Star Wars movie inaugurated the age of the movie blockbuster. It also redefined the use of cinematic special effects, creating a new textual universe that now stretches through three decades, two trilogies and generations of fascinated viewers. The body of …
Influence of Star Trek on Television, Film and Culture
Häftad, 2007
373 kr
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When the first season of Star Trek opened to American television viewers in 1966, the thematically insightful sci-fi story line presented audiences with the exciting vision of a bold voyage into the final frontiers of space and strange, new galactic worlds. Perpetuating this enchanting vision, the …
Hugo Gernsback and the Century of Science Fiction
Av Gary Westfahl, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
429 kr
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An examination of science fiction editor and author Hugo Gernsback's career, this critical study explores the many ways in which his work influenced the genre. It summarizes the science fiction theories of Gernsback and his successors, considers his efforts to define science fiction both verbally …
One Earth, One People
The Mythopoeic Fantasy Series of Ursula K. Le Guin, Lloyd Alexander, Madeleine L'Engle and Orson Scott Card
Av Marek Oziewicz, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
429 kr
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This work presents the genre of mythopoeic fantasy from a holistic perspective, arguing that this central genre of fantasy literature is largely misunderstood as a result of decades of incomplete and reductionist literary studies. The author asserts that mythopoeic fantasy is not only the most …
Evolution of Tolkien's Mythology
A Study of the History of Middle-earth
Av Elizabeth A. Whittingham, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
298 kr
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The History of Middle-earth traces the evolution of J.R.R. Tolkien's literary world, stories, and characters from their earliest written forms to the final revisions Tolkien penned shortly before his death in 1973. Published posthumously by Tolkien's son Christopher, the extensively detailed …
Kim Stanley Robinson Maps the Unimaginable
Critical Essays
Häftad, 2009
429 kr
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While Kim Stanley Robinson is perhaps best known for his hard science fiction works Red Mars, Green Mars and Blue Mars, the epic trilogy exploring ecological and sociological themes involved in human settlement of the Red Planet, his contributions to utopian science fiction are diverse and …
Inter-Galactic Playground
A Critical Study of Children's and Teens' Science Fiction
Av Farah Mendlesohn, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
485 kr
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Science fiction is often considered the genre of ideas and imagination, which would seem to make it ideal for juveniles and young adults; however, the ideas are often dispensed by adults. This book considers the development of science fiction for children and teens between 1950 and 2010, exploring …
Feminist Narrative and the Supernatural
The Function of Fantastic Devices in Seven Recent Novels
Av Katherine J. Weese, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
429 kr
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Women authors have explored fantasy fiction in ways that connect with feminist narrative theories, as examined here by Katherine J. Weese in seven modern novels. These include Margaret Atwood's Lady Oracle, Iris Murdoch's The Sea, the Sea, Marilynne Robinson's Housekeeping, Carol Shields's The …
Dreams and Nightmares
Science and Technology in Myth and Fiction
Av Mordecai Roshwald, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
560 kr
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This book studies the treatment of science and technology from ancient myths to current works, demonstrating the importance of science to human civilization as evidenced in literature. Works studied include the Bible, Greek mythology, tales from the Middle Ages (including those about the Golem and …
Science of Fiction and the Fiction of Science
Collected Essays on SF Storytelling and the Gnostic Imagination
Av Frank McConnell, Donald E. Palumbo
Häftad, 2009
429 kr
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A member of the Pulitzer Prize jury, the late Frank McConnell helped science fiction gain standing as serious literature. His 16 essays herein were first presented as papers at the prestigious Eaton Conferences. Initially believing that science fiction is primarily one of many forms of …
Lilith in a New Light
Essays on the George MacDonald Fantasy Novel
Av Lucas H. Harriman, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
429 kr
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Considered George MacDonald's greatest work, Lilith (1895) is among the most popular and profound fantasy novels of the Victorian era. This collection of critical essays is the first book-length study of this important literary work. The selections function in working dialogue with one another, …
Science Fiction from Quebec
A Postcolonial Study
Av Amy J. Ransom, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
543 kr
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This first book-length study of French-language science fiction from Canada provides an introduction to the subgenre known as "SFQ" (science fiction from Quebec). In addition, it offers in-depth analyses of SFQ sagas by Jacques Brossard, Esther Rochon, and Elisabeth Vonarburg. It demonstrates how …
Comics as a Nexus of Cultures
Essays on the Interplay of Media, Disciplines and International Perspectives
Av Mark Berninger, Jochen Ecke m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
560 kr
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These essays from various critical disciplines examine how comic books and graphic narratives move between various media, while merging youth and adult cultures and popular and high art. The articles feature international perspectives on comics and graphic novels published in the U.S., Canada, …
Anatomy of Utopia
Narration, Estrangement and Ambiguity in More, Wells, Huxley and Clarke
Av Károly Pintér, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
485 kr
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Since the early rise of the novel, utopian stories have held the public imagination. This critical text argues that though these books are commonly seen as social statements or ideological propaganda, they should be treated as literary texts, not as blueprints for a human community. Thomas More's …
Ursula K. Le Guin's Journey to Post-Feminism
Av Amy M. Clarke, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
429 kr
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The first book-length treatment of Le Guin's feminism, this text offers a career-spanning look at her engagement with modern gender theory and practice. During the 1970s, Le Guin experienced a paradigm shift to feminism, a change which had profound effects on her work. This critical examination …
Stephen R. Donaldson and the Modern Epic Vision
A Critical Study of the "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" Novels
Av Christine Barkley, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
429 kr
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This critical study analyzes Stephen R. Donaldson's role as a modern writer who uses the fantasy genre to discuss situations and predicaments germane to the modern world. Donaldson reclaims an epic vision in his Thomas Covenant novels that is lacking in most modern literature. Chapters demonstrate …
Science Fiction and the Two Cultures
Essays on Bridging the Gap Between the Sciences and the Humanities
Av Gary Westfahl, George Slusser
Häftad, 2009
560 kr
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Essays in this volume demonstrate how science fiction can serve as a bridge between the sciences and the humanities. The essays show how early writers like Dante and Mary Shelley revealed a gradual shift toward a genuine understanding of science; how H.G. Wells first showed the possibilities of …
Cult Telefantasy Series
A Critical Analysis of The Prisoner, Twin Peaks, The X-Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lost, Heroes, Doctor Who and Star Trek
Av Sue Short, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
388 kr
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From The Prisoner in the 1960s to the more recent Heroes and Lost, a group of television series with strong elements of fantasy have achieved cult status. Focusing on eight such series, this work analyzes their respective innovations and influences. Assessing the strategies used to promote "cult" …
Heinlein's Juvenile Novels
A Cultural Dictionary
Av C.W. Sullivan, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
416 kr
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Robert A. Heinlein's early, juvenile science fiction novels appeared between 1947 and 1963, just as America was emerging from World War II and entering the space age, and are among his richest and most warmly remembered books. This comprehensive work defines the many names, terms and cultural …
Illuminating Torchwood
Essays on Narrative, Character and Sexuality in the BBC Series
Häftad, 2010
396 kr
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Created in 2006 as a spinoff of Doctor Who, the internationally popular BBC television series Torchwood is a unique blend of science fiction and fantasy, with much more of an adult flavor than its progenitor. The series' "omnisexual" protagonist, maverick 51st-century time agent Captain Jack …
British Science Fiction Film and Television
Critical Essays
Av Tobias Hochscherf, James Leggott m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
396 kr
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Written by international experts from a range of disciplines, these essays examine the uniquely British contribution to science fiction film and television. Viewing British SF as a cultural phenomenon that challenges straightforward definitions of genre, nationhood, authorship and media, the …
Portals of Power
Magical Agency and Transformation in Literary Fantasy
Av Lori M. Campbell, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
549 kr
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Fantasy writing, like literature in general, provides a powerful vehicle for challenging the status quo. Via symbolism, imagery and supernaturalism, fantasy constructs secondary-world narratives that both mirror and critique the political paradigms of our own world. This critical work explores the …
Animal Fable in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Av Bruce Shaw, Donald E. Palumbo m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
429 kr
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Though animal stories and fables stretch back into the antiquity of ancient India, Persia, Greece and Rome, the reasons for writing them and their resonance for readers (and listeners) remain consistent to the present. This work argues that they were essential sources of amusement and …
Mythic Fantasy of Robert Holdstock
Critical Essays on the Fiction
Av Donald E. Morse, Kálmán Matolcsy
Häftad, 2011
470 kr
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Robert Holdstock was a prolific writer whose oeuvre included horror, fantasy, mystery and the novelization of films, often published under pseudonyms. These twelve critical essays explore Holdstock's varied output by displaying his works against the backdrop of folk and fairy tales, dissecting …
Twilight Mystique
Critical Essays on the Novels and Films
Av Amy M. Clarke, Marijane Osborn
Häftad, 2010
429 kr
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The 13 essays in this volume explore Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight series in the contexts of literature, religion, fairy tales, film, and the gothic. Several examine Meyer's emphasis on abstinence, considering how, why, and if the author's Mormon faith has influenced the series' …
Science Fiction and the Prediction of the Future
Essays on Foresight and Fallacy
Av Gary Westfahl, Wong Kin Yuen
Häftad, 2011
429 kr
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Science fiction has always challenged readers with depictions of the future. Can the genre actually provide glimpses of the world of tomorrow? This collection of fifteen international and interdisciplinary essays examines the genre's predictions and breaks new ground by considering the prophetic …
