Science Fiction: An Introduction

by L. David Allen (Editor)

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. In CliffsNotes on Science an Introduction, you'll gain insight into the differing styles of science fiction, discover how true science shapes the genre, and see how science fiction serves as an important historical marker for society. You'll dive into works by some of the great masters of science fiction, including Jules Verne, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Heinlein, Ursula LeGuin, Frank Herbert, and more. This study guide carries you along on incredible journeys by providing detailed summaries and critical analyses on some of the most popular science fiction stories. You'll find analyses of

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published December 10, 1973

About the author

L. David Allen is an American academic, formerly instructor in English at the University of Nebraska, and author of various critical and historical works about science fiction. His first book – written as a Cliffs Notes overview for classroom use – was the useful Science Fiction: An Introduction.

Reviews

[Kiera Beddes · Rating 2 out of 5]

As good as you can expect an outdated Cliff Notes text to be.

[Biondy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Buku hasil minjem di perpustakaan. Waktu itu lagi engen baca buku tentang science fiction. Hasil search di katalog merujuk pada buku ini, jadinya dipinjem deh :)

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