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Science fiction and the two cultures

Science fiction and the two cultures

George Edgar Slusser, Gary Westfahl

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"Essays are arranged chronologically and form a historical survey of science fiction, showing how early writers like Dante and Mary Shelley revealed a gradual shift toward a genuine understanding of science; and how H.G. Wells first showed the possibilities of a literature that could combine scientific and humanistic perspectives"--Provided by publisher.

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OL Work ID
OL18755175W

Subjects

American Science fictionEnglish Science fictionHistory and criticismScience and the humanities in literatureScience and literatureScience fiction, history and criticismScience fiction, americanLiterature and science

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