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Space Opera

Space opera is a subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that emphasizes romantic, often melodramatic adventure, set mainly or entirely in space, generally involving conflict between opponents possessing powerful (and sometimes quite fanciful) technologies and abilities. Perhaps the most significant trait of space opera is that settings, characters, battles, powers, and themes tend to be very large-scale.

Also see Planetary Romance, which has similarities. ...more

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Quotes Tagged “Space Opera”

“ Są niezliczone sposoby śmierci. Najgorszym jest przeminąć bez celu. - Serena Butler, ostatnia wiadomość dla Xaviera Harkonnena ”
― Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson
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Andri E. Elia
“ A celestial wizard doesn’t destroy celestial bodies. She bends them. ”
― Andri E. Elia, Borealis: A Worldmaker of Yand Novel
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Videos Tagged “Space Opera”

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The Sci-fi & Fantasy Readers Guild A place for people to discuss all the sci-fi and fantasy books they enjoy. Caters to mood-reader…more
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