The science fiction mythmakers : religion, science and philosophy in Wells, Clarke, Dick and Herbert

• Main Author: Simkins, Jennifer, 1986- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
• Series: Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy
• Subjects: vědecko-fantastická literatura; americká literatura; anglická literatura; literárněvědné rozbory; mýty; literatura a náboženství; science fiction; American literature; English literature; literary criticism and history; myths; literature and religion; studie; studies
• ISBN: 9781476668093
• Physical Description: x, 190 stran ; 23 cm

"This book considers the significance of this confluence through an examination of myths in the writings of H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick and Frank Herbert. Presenting fresh insights into their works, the author brings to light the tendency of science fiction narratives to reaff...