| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Modern masters of science fiction |
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Modern masters of science fiction.
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| Contents |
Biographical sketch -- Jocular juvenilia -- Marvelous machines -- The conquest of space -- Human destinies -- Alien encounters -- Under the sea -- Future faiths -- The solitary observer |
| Summary |
Despite extensive critical attention, Arthur C. Clarke's distinctive science fiction has never been fully or properly understood. This study examines some of his lighthearted shorter works for the first time and explores how Clarke's views regularly diverge from those of other science fiction writers |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Clarke, Arthur C. (Arthur Charles), 1917-2008.
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Clarke, Arthur C. (Arthur Charles), 1917-2008 -- Criticism and interpretation
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| SUBJECT |
Clarke, Arthur C. (Arthur Charles), 1917-2008 fast |
| Subject |
Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography
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Science fiction, English -- History and criticism
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- European -- English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Literary.
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Science fiction, English
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Authors, English
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Biographies
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2019716439 |
| ISBN |
9780252050633 |
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0252050630 |
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