Title
Do Metaphors Dream Of Literal Sleep? A Sciencefictional Theory Of Representation,Used
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In Culture And Scholarship, Sciencefictional Worlds Are Perceived As Unrealistic And Altogether Imaginary. Seoyoung Chu Offers A Bold Challenge To This Perception Of The Genre, Arguing Instead That Science Fiction Is A Form Of Highintensity Realism Capable Of Representing Nonimaginary Objects That Elude More Traditional, Realist Modes Of Representation. Powered By Lyric Forces That Allow It To Transcend The Dichotomy Between The Literal And The Figurative, Science Fiction Has The Capacity To Accommodate Objects Of Representation That Are Themselves Neither Entirely Figurative Nor Entirely Literal In Nature.Chu Explores The Globalized World, Cyberspace, War Trauma, The Korean Concept Of Han, And The Rights Of Robots, All As Referents For Which She Locates Sciencefictional Representations In Poems, Novels, Music, Films, Visual Pieces, And Other Works Ranging Within And Without Previous Demarcations Of The Science Fiction Genre. In Showing The Divide Between Realism And Science Fiction To Be Illusory, Do Metaphors Dream Of Literal Sleep? Sheds New Light On The Value Of Science Fiction As An Aesthetic And Philosophical Resourceone That Matters More And More As Our Everyday Realities Grow Increasingly Resistant To Straightforward Representation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Do Metaphors Dream of Literal Sleep?' A: The main theme of the book is the exploration of science fiction as a form of 'high-intensity realism' that can represent complex, non-imaginary objects and concepts often overlooked by traditional realism.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Seo-Young Chu.
- Q: What types of media does the book analyze? A: The book analyzes a variety of media, including poems, novels, music, films, and visual art, to illustrate its points about science fiction and representation.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 316 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Do Metaphors Dream of Literal Sleep?' published? A: The book was published on November 27, 2010.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Science Fiction & Fantasy.
- Q: Is the book available in hardcover? A: Yes, the book is available in hardcover.
- Q: What are some topics covered in the book? A: Topics covered include globalization, cyberspace, war trauma, the Korean concept of han, and the rights of robots.
- Q: What makes this book relevant to today's realities? A: The book is relevant as it addresses how science fiction can represent increasingly complex and resistant social realities, providing both aesthetic and philosophical insights.