The Modern Scholar: From Here to Infinity: An Exploration of Science Fiction Literature

by Michael Drout Narrated by Richard Poe

Overview

Science fiction literature and films have contributed indelible images to the popular imagination, from H.G. Wells's War of the Worlds to Ray Bradbury's Martian Chronicles to the fiction of "cyberpunks." In addition to enthralling readers with breathtaking narratives and dazzling the imagination with mind-bending glimpses of possible futures, the best science fiction asks essential questions: What does it mean to be human? Are we alone in the universe, and what does it mean if we're not? Esteemed professor Michael D.C. Drout traces the history of science fiction in this series of stimulating lectures. From Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to today's cutting- edge authors, Drout offers a compelling analysis of the genre, including a look at hard-boiled science fiction, the golden age of science fiction, New Wave writers, and contemporary trends in the field.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171255213
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	09/12/2008
Series:	The Modern Scholar
Edition description:	Unabridged

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