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A Literary Symbiosis: Science Fiction/Fantasy Mystery (Contributions To The Study Of Science Fiction And Fantasy)
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A Literary Symbiosis Studies The Merger Of Science Fiction/Fantasy And Mystery Fiction From Historical And Critical Perspectives. Pierce Examines The Problems And Expectations Raised By The Various Literary Labels, Particularly As Regards Definition, Theme, Conventions, Stock Characters, And Setting. While She Admits The Difficulties Inherent In Merging Ideaoriented, Speculative Science Fiction With The Situationspecific And Presenttime Oriented Mystery Story, She Argues That The Two Genres Have Much In Common. The Book Examines Critically The Elements Of Mystery Fiction Which Have Been Integrated With Varying Degrees Of Success, Into Science Fiction/Fantasy. This Evaluation Focuses On Individual Authors And Novels Or Short Stories Which Contributed To The Original Modes And To Their Synthesis.
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- Q: What is 'A Literary Symbiosis: Science Fiction/Fantasy Mystery' about? A: This book studies the merger of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery fiction, examining their historical and critical perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Literary Symbiosis' is Hazel Pierce.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 16, 1983.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 255 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers themes such as literary labels, conventions, stock characters, and the synergy between mystery and speculative fiction.
- Q: Does the book provide critical evaluations of specific authors? A: Yes, it critically evaluates various authors and their works that blend mystery with science fiction and fantasy.
- Q: Can this book benefit someone studying literary genres? A: Absolutely, it offers insights for anyone interested in the study of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery genres.