Anticipations
David Seed
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Anticipations
by David Seed
Published
1995
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Pages
225
ISBN-10
0815626320
Description
This volume of essays examines early, primarily nineteenth-century, examples of science fiction. The essays focus particularly on how this fiction engages with such contemporary issues as exploration, the development of science and social planning. Several of the writers discussed (Mary Shelley, Poe, Verne, Wells) have been proposed by literary historians as the founders of science fiction. The aim in these essays, however, is not to privilege one individual, but rather to look at the gradual convergence of a number of different genres and at the process of continuing influence of one writer on his/her successor. The collection strikes a balance between a discussion of the established names within the field and less well known works such as Symzonia and The Battle of Dorking. The volume concludes with a consideration of the utopias and dystopias of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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How many pages are in Anticipations?
This edition of Anticipations has approximately 225 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Anticipations?
For most readers, Anticipations typically takes between 4h 41m and 3h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,250 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Anticipations is approximately 56,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Anticipations?
Anticipations was written by David Seed.
When was Anticipations published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.