The Science of Fiction and the Fiction of Science
| Author | : Frank McConnell |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 237 |
| Release | : 2009-02-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780786437221 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0786437227 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Science of Fiction and the Fiction of Science by : Frank McConnell
Download or read book The Science of Fiction and the Fiction of Science written by Frank McConnell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-02-12 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A member of the Pulitzer Prize jury, the late Frank McConnell helped science fiction gain standing as serious literature. His 16 essays herein were first presented as papers at the prestigious Eaton Conferences. Initially believing that science fiction is primarily one of many forms of storytelling, McConnell gradually recognized science fiction as a modern expression of Gnosticism, rejecting bodily concerns for an emphasis on spirituality.
