Microworlds
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Microworlds

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Microworlds

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The author of Solaris critiques science fiction in a collection of provocative essays. Celebrated science fiction master Stanislaw Lem turns his always sharp and insightful pen to criticism in this bold and controversial analysis of the genre for which he is most known. In this collection of ten essays—ranging from an introspective examination of his own biographical and literary history to biting scrutiny of fellow authors and their works—Lem takes a keen look at the influence, shortcomings, merit, and importance of science fiction, touching on topics from Philip K. Dick ("a genius among the charlatans") to time travel, cosmology, and Jorge Luis Borges. Whether deriding the genre's tendency to adhere to well-worn patterns of adventure or lauding its ability to, when executed correctly, discover ideas that have not been thought of or done before, Lem's quick wit, razor tongue, and impeccable insights make Microworlds a master class of scientific and literary analysis from one of the undisputed legends of science fiction.

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Publisher
Mariner Books
Year
2012
ISBN
9780544080157
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Literary Criticism in Science Fiction
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Contents
  3. Copyright
  4. Introduction
  5. REFLECTIONS ON MY LIFE
  6. ON THE STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF SCIENCE FICTION
  7. SCIENCE FICTION: A HOPELESS CASE—WITH EXCEPTIONS
  8. PHILIP K. DICK: A VISIONARY AMONG THE CHARLATANS
  9. THE TIME-TRAVEL STORY AND RELATED MATTERS OF SCIENCE-FICTION STRUCTURING
  10. METAFANTASIA: THE POSSIBILITIES OF SCIENCE FICTION
  11. COSMOLOGY AND SCIENCE FICTION
  12. TODOROV’S FANTASTIC THEORY OF LITERATURE
  13. UNITAS OPPOSITORUM: THE PROSE OF JORGE LUIS BORGES
  14. ABOUT THE STRUGATSKYS’ ROADSIDE PICNIC
  15. Bibliography
  16. Books by Stanislaw Lem
  17. Footnotes