In this hilarious, inspiring and provocative series of essays, Kingsley Amis introduces every reader to the wonders and value of science fiction writing. From the extraordinary ideas but sexless science of Jules Verne to the power of H. G. Wells's terrifying storytelling, from the brilliance of bad science fiction writing to the potency of their important ideas, from a portrait of the average SF reader to Amis's sad prediction that this genre will never make it in film or television, New Maps of Hell is a warm and witty exploration of a world many readers may be yet to discover.
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Autorentext
Kingsley Amis's (1922-95) works take a humorous yet highly critical look at British society, especially in the period following the end of World War II. Born in London, Amis explored his disillusionment in novels such as That Uncertain Feeling (1955). His other works include The Green Man (1970), Stanley and the Women (1984), and The Old Devils (1986), which won the Booker Prize. Amis also wrote poetry, criticism, and short stories.
Titel
New Maps of Hell
Autor
EAN
9780141198637
ISBN
978-0-14-119863-7
Format
E-Book (epub)
Hersteller
Herausgeber
Veröffentlichung
07.06.2012
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
0.54 MB
Anzahl Seiten
144
Jahr
2012
Untertitel
Englisch
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