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Simkins Jennifer Simkins
Science Fiction Mythmakers [EPUB ebook]
Religion, Science and Philosophy in Wells, Clarke, Dick and Herbert

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A literary genre that pervades 21st-century popular culture, science fiction creates mythologies that make statements about humanity’s place in the universe and embody an intersection of science, religion and philosophy. This book considers the significance of this confluence through an examination of myths in the writings of H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick and Frank Herbert. Presenting fresh insights into their works, the author brings to light the tendency of science fiction narratives to reaffirm spiritual myths.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 200 ● ISBN 9781476627250 ● Editor Sullivan III C.W. Sullivan III & Palumbo Donald E. Palumbo ● Publisher McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers ● Published 2016 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 5899357 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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