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

"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...

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Main Author Simkins, Jennifer, 1986- (Author)
Format Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
SeriesCritical 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
ISBN9781476668093
Physical Descriptionx, 190 stran ; 23 cm

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Summary:"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 reaffirm spiritual myths"--Resumé vydavatele
Bibliography:Obsahuje bibliografické odkazy a rejstřík
ISBN:9781476668093
Physical Description:x, 190 stran ; 23 cm

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