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The Great Romance: A Rediscovered Utopian Adventure (Bison Frontiers Of Imagination)
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The Great Romance, A Twovolume Novella Published Under The Pseudonym The Inhabitant, Was One Of The Outstanding Late Nineteenthcentury Works Of Utopian Science Fiction. Volume 1 Was A Possible Model For Edward Bellamys Phenomenally Successful Looking Backward, While Volume 2 Was Assumed Lost For Over A Century Until Uncovered In The Hocken Library In Dunedin, New Zealand. Together These Volumes Represent A Remarkable Piece Of Science Fiction Writing As They Proffer One Of The First Serious Considerations Of The Colonization Of Other Planets And The Impact Of Human Beings On An Alien Culture. Here, For The First Time, Readers Encounter Descriptions Of Spacesuits And Airlocks, Space Shuttles And Planetary Rovers, Interplanetary Colonization And Crossspecies Miscegenation. Behind These Genredefining Elements Is The Story Of John Hope, Who, By Means Of A Sleeping Elixir, Awakes To A Utopian Community In A Distant Futurea Kingdom Of Thought Where The Struggle For Existence Has Been Eliminated And Humanity Operates Under An Unwritten Law Of Civility And Harmony, Aided By Telekinesis That Inerrantly Reveals All Wrongdoers. Since Only Two Of The Probably Three Volumes Are Extant, The Tale Ends With A Chilling Cliffhanger. In His Introduction Dominic Alessio Discusses The Cuttingedge Aspects Of This Work And Its Significance In Both The Realm Of Science Fiction And The History And Culture Of Its Day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Great Romance' about? A: 'The Great Romance' is a two-volume novella that explores utopian science fiction through the story of John Hope, who awakens in a future utopian community. It delves into themes of colonization of other planets, human interaction with alien cultures, and the impact of advanced technology on society.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Great Romance'? A: The author of 'The Great Romance' is a pseudonymous figure known as 'The Inhabitant'.
- Q: What are the notable features of this book? A: Notable features of 'The Great Romance' include its exploration of early science fiction concepts like spacesuits, airlocks, and interplanetary colonization, as well as its cliffhanger ending that leaves readers eager for more.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Great Romance' have? A: 'The Great Romance' has a total of 102 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Great Romance' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, the book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating that it is pre-owned but in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Great Romance'? A: 'The Great Romance' was published on January 1, 2008.
- Q: What genre does 'The Great Romance' belong to? A: 'The Great Romance' belongs to the Adventure genre, specifically within the realm of science fiction.
- Q: Are there any significant themes in 'The Great Romance'? A: Yes, significant themes include utopian ideals, the consequences of technological advancements, and the philosophical implications of colonization.
- Q: What can readers expect from the introduction by Dominic Alessio? A: In the introduction, Dominic Alessio discusses the importance of 'The Great Romance' in the context of science fiction and its cultural significance during the late nineteenth century.