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The Secret History Of Science Fiction (2009)

by James Patrick Kelly(Favorite Author)

3.81 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1892391937 (ISBN13: 9781892391933)

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

Tachyon Publications

review 1: This was a collection of stories that set out to examine the boundaries between "literature" and "genre". What makes a story science fiction? Why does that label automatically devalue the story in some circles? The authors chosen for the anthology are mostly not generally associated with scifi, so it may be an eye-opener for a lot of serious lit folks. Overall, the collection is very solid and highly recommended.
review 2: Despite the awful title, this collection is full of great short stories. One of the goals of the collection is to question our conventional understandings of science fiction as a "genre," challenging the traditional division between literature, mainstream fiction, and science fiction, and many of the stories do an exemplary job of demonstrat... moreing the power and artistry of well-written science fiction. The introductory essay is also one of the best I have read about the status of science fiction as a genre, a question that has become increasingly important for many authors writing within this tradition. It is an illuminating read for those interested in the politics of genre labels, and the stories are great fun for those who enjoy not just good science fiction, but great fiction. less

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