UID:
almahu_9949293401702882
Umfang:
1 online resource (390 pages)
ISBN:
9783035106121
Inhalt:
The study embraces both the historical and thematic evolution of Ukrainian science fiction. It examines the works of most imaginative authors and the major themes that comprise the main thrust of recent Ukrainian science fiction. These writings are examined against the background of the developments in the history of Western science fiction.
Anmerkung:
Cover -- Contents 7 -- Preface 9 -- 1. Introduction 11 -- The Parameters of Science Fiction 11 -- History of Science Fiction 14 -- International Science Fiction 22 -- Ukrainian Science Fiction 24 -- 2. Harbingers of Ukrainian Science Fiction 29 -- Utopia in Belles Lettres 31 -- A Populist's Utopian Vision 36 -- Life on Mars 38 -- 3. The First Ukrainian Utopia 43 -- 4. Krat's Religious Utopia 61 -- 5. By the Power of the Sun 73 -- 6. The Solar Machine 87 -- 7. The First Space Voyages 111 -- 8. Technology and Ideology 125 -- 9. Emigre Science Fiction 149 -- 10. Space and Time Travels 175 -- 11. Encounters with Aliens 201 -- 12. Evolution of Robots 219 -- 13. Androids and Biokibers 235 -- 14. Cyborgs and Syhoms 253 -- 15. From Manhood to Godhood 283 -- 16. Science Fiction Mythology: The Star Corsair 303 -- 17. Science Fiction Mythology: The Gospel of Jesus 323 -- 18. Cosmic Laughter: Humour in Science Fiction 345 -- 19. Conclusion 365 -- 20. Selective Chronological Bibliography 371 -- Index of Names 383.
Weitere Ausg.:
Print version: Smyrniw, Walter Ukrainian Science Fiction Bern : Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften,c2013 ISBN 9783034313230
Sprache:
Englisch
Schlagwort(e):
Electronic books.
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