The Span of Mainstream and Science Fiction
A Critical Study of A New Literary Genre
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Since the 1960s, argues Brigg (English, U. of Guelph, Canada), mainstream novelists have been incorporating concepts of both "hard" and "soft" science into their works, while science fiction writers have been moving the boundary of traditional science fiction towards the concerns … More »
Since the 1960s, argues Brigg (English, U. of Guelph, Canada), mainstream novelists have been incorporating concepts of both "hard" and "soft" science into their works, while science fiction writers have been moving the boundary of traditional science fiction towards the concerns … More »
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Since the 1960s, argues Brigg (English, U. of Guelph, Canada), mainstream novelists have been incorporating concepts of both "hard" and "soft" science into their works, while science fiction writers have been moving the boundary of traditional science fiction towards the concerns of mainstream novelists. Together, they define a new genre that is dubbed "span" by Brigg. He explores the definitions and characteristics of the genre as it is revealed in the works of a number of writers. The works of Thomas Pynchon and Doris Lessing receive the most attention, with Briggs according both writers their own chapters. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Since the 1960s, argues Brigg (English, U. of Guelph, Canada), mainstream novelists have been incorporating concepts of both "hard" and "soft" science into their works, while science fiction writers have been moving the boundary of traditional science fiction towards the concerns of mainstream novelists. Together, they define a new genre that is dubbed "span" by Brigg. He explores the definitions and characteristics of the genre as it is revealed in the works of a number of writers. The works of Thomas Pynchon and Doris Lessing receive the most attention, with Briggs according both writers their own chapters. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Imprint:
Jefferson, N.C. ; London - McFarland & Co
Pages:
212
ISBN:
0786413042
Language:
English
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-203) and index
Introduction to span fiction -- Doris Lessing : experiments in alternate reality -- Thomas Pynchon : science in life -- A bridge takes shape : other writers -- Border skirmishes : span and science fiction -- The new alignment
Introduction to span fiction -- Doris Lessing : experiments in alternate reality -- Thomas Pynchon : science in life -- A bridge takes shape : other writers -- Border skirmishes : span and science fiction -- The new alignment
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by Peter Brigg
Characteristics:
vii, 212 p. :,ill. ;,23 cm.
Author (Original Script):
Brigg, Peter
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