Science Fiction, Canonization, Marginalization, and the Academy

by George Edgar Slusser

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Science fiction occupies a peculiar place in the academic study of literature. For decades, scholars have looked at science fiction with disdain and have criticized it for being inferior to other types of literature. But despite the sentiments of these traditionalists, many works of science fiction engage recognized canonical texts, such as the Odyssey, and many traditionally canonical works contain elements of science fiction. More recently,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0313320640

ISBN13:9780313320644

Release Date:January 2002

Publisher:Praeger

Length:192 Pages

Weight:0.99 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Classics Criticism & Theory Education & Reference Fantasy History & Criticism Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Movements & Periods Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy

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