ISBN: 9780544080157

The author of Solaris critiques science fiction in a collection of provocative essays. Celebrated science fiction master Stanislaw Lem turns his always sharp and insightful pen to critici… Mehr…

The author of Solaris critiques science fiction in a collection of provocative essays. Celebrated science fiction master Stanislaw Lem turns his always sharp and insightful pen to criticism in this bold and controversial analysis of the genre for which he is most known. In this collection of ten essays—ranging from an introspective examination of his own biographical and literary history to biting scrutiny of fellow authors and their works—Lem takes a keen look at the influence, shortcomings, merit, and importance of science fiction, touching on topics from Philip K. Dick (“a genius among the charlatans”) to time travel, cosmology, and Jorge Luis Borges.   Whether deriding the genre’s tendency to adhere to well-worn patterns of adventure or lauding its ability to, when executed correctly, discover ideas that have not been thought of or done before, Lem’s quick wit, razor tongue, and impeccable insights make Microworlds a master class of scientific and literary analysis from one of the undisputed legends of science fiction. Digital Content>E-books>SF&Fantasy>Sci-Fi>Sci-Fi, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Digital >16<

2012, ISBN: 9780544080157

eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB), Auflage, The author of Solaris critiques science fiction in a collection of provocative essays. Celebrated science fiction master Stanislaw Lem turns his al… Mehr…

eBooks, eBook Download (EPUB), Auflage, The author of Solaris critiques science fiction in a collection of provocative essays. Celebrated science fiction master Stanislaw Lem turns his always sharp and insightful pen to criticism in this bold and controversial analysis of the genre for which he is most known. In this collection of ten essays&mdash;ranging from an introspective examination of his own biographical and literary history to biting scrutiny of fellow authors and their works&mdash;Lem takes a keen look at the influence, shortcomings, merit, and importance of science fiction, touching on topics from Philip K. Dick (&ldquo;a genius among the charlatans&rdquo;) to time travel, cosmology, and Jorge Luis Borges. &#160; Whether deriding the genre&rsquo;s tendency to adhere to well-worn patterns of adventure or lauding its ability to, when executed correctly, discover ideas that have not been thought of or done before, Lem&rsquo;s quick wit, razor tongue, and impeccable insights make Microworlds a master class of scientific and literary analysis from one of the undisputed legends of science fiction. [PU: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt], Seiten: 312, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012<

ISBN: 9780544080157

In this bold and controversial examination of the past, present, and future of science fiction, Lem informs the raging debate over the literary merit of the genre with ten arch, incisive,… Mehr…

In this bold and controversial examination of the past, present, and future of science fiction, Lem informs the raging debate over the literary merit of the genre with ten arch, incisive, provocative essays. Edited and with an Introduction by Franz Rottensteiner. Translated by Rottensteiner and others. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book; EPUB; Reference & Languages > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies: fiction, novelists & pro, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt<

ISBN: 9780544080157

*Microworlds* / epub eBook für 19.49 € / Aus dem Bereich: eBooks Medien > Bücher nein eBook als epub eBooks, Mariner Books

ISBN: 9780544080157

Microworlds: ab 19.49 € eBooks Mariner Books eBook als epub, Mariner Books