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The Oxford Book Of Science Fiction Stories
£13.49
SHIPPEY, TOM
Product Details
ISBN: 9780192803818
Author: SHIPPEY, TOM
Pages: 624
This is the definitive collection of the twentieth-century's most characteristic genre—science fiction. The tales are organized chronologically, offering readers a sense of how the genre's range, vitality, and literary quality have evolved over time. Each story presents:
- A unique vision
- An altered reality
- A universe all its own
Highlights of the Collection:
- H.G. Wells' 1903 story, "The Land Ironclads": Predicts the stalemate of trench warfare and the invention of the tank.
- Jack Williamson's "The Metal Man" (1928): A rarely anthologized gem.
- Clifford D. Simak's 1940s classic, "Desertion": Set on "the howling maelstrom that was Jupiter."
- Frederik Pohl's 1955 "The Tunnel Under the World": Features a gripping first line: "On the morning of June 15th, Guy Burckhardt woke up screaming out of a dream."
- Bruce Sterling and William Gibson's 1982 story, "Burning Chrome": Foreshadows the idea of virtual reality, introducing cyberpunk elements.
- David Brin's "Piecework" (1990): Represents the modern wave of science fiction.
Additionally, Shippey provides an informative Introduction. This explores:
- The history of the genre
- Its major themes
- The literary techniques that define science fiction
Each tale offers an extraordinary journey through time, imagination, and innovation.
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