A Literary Symbiosis

Science Fiction/Fantasy Mystery

Hazel Pierce

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Greenwood Press
16 November 1983

Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers; Sci-Fi Literary Criticism

A Literary Symbiosis studies the merger of science fiction/fantasy and mystery fiction from historical and critical perspectives. Pierce examines the problems and expectations raised by the various literary labels, particularly as regards definition, theme, conventions, stock characters, and setting. While she admits the difficulties inherent in merging idea-oriented, speculative science fiction with the situation-specific and present-time oriented mystery story, she argues that the two genres have much in common. The book examines critically the elements of mystery fiction which have been integrated with varying degrees of success, into science fiction/fantasy. This evaluation focuses on individual authors and novels or short stories which contributed to the original modes and to their synthesis.

By: Hazel Pierce
Imprint: Greenwood Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 458g
ISBN: 9780313230653
ISBN 10: 031323065X
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 16 November 1983
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , A / AS level , ELT Advanced
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for A Literary Symbiosis: Science Fiction/Fantasy Mystery

.,. covers the topic in sufficient detail so that readers--specialists and neophytes alike--can learn something new about science fiction/fantasy and mystery genres. In addition this study has merit because it provides readers with a wealth of primary sources to investigate and contains a useful ... bibliography. -Modern Fiction Studies