9780819569271-0819569275-Imagining Mars: A Literary History (Early Classics Of Science Fiction)

Imagining Mars: A Literary History (Early Classics Of Science Fiction)

ISBN-13: 9780819569271
ISBN-10: 0819569275
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Robert Crossley
Publication date: 2011
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
Format: Hardcover 396 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780819569271
ISBN-10: 0819569275
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Robert Crossley
Publication date: 2011
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
Format: Hardcover 396 pages

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Imagining Mars: A Literary History (Early Classics Of Science Fiction) (ISBN-13: 9780819569271 and ISBN-10: 0819569275), written by authors Robert Crossley, was published by Wesleyan University Press in 2011. With an overall rating of 4.1 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent Imagining Mars: A Literary History (Early Classics Of Science Fiction) (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $1.99.

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For centuries, the planet Mars has captivated astronomers and inspired writers of all genres. Whether imagined as the symbol of the bloody god of war, the cradle of an alien species, or a possible new home for human civilization, our closest planetary neighbor has played a central role in how we think about ourselves in the universe. From Galileo to Kim Stanley Robinson, Robert Crossley traces the history of our fascination with the red planet as it has evolved in literature both fictional and scientific. Crossley focuses specifically on the interplay between scientific discovery and literary invention, exploring how writers throughout the ages have tried to assimilate or resist new planetary knowledge. Covering texts from the 1600s to the present, from the obscure to the classic, Crossley shows how writing about Mars has reflected the desires and social controversies of each era. This astute and elegant study is perfect for science fiction fans and readers of popular science.

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