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The Anticipation novelists of 1950s French science fiction : stepchildren of Voltaire / Bradford Lyau ; foreword by George Slusser.

Title
The Anticipation novelists of 1950s French science fiction : stepchildren of Voltaire / Bradford Lyau ; foreword by George Slusser.
Author
Lyau, Bradford, 1953-
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2011.

Details

Description
x, 238 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
"This critical text examines in ideological terms eleven writers who published under Anticipation, an imprint of Fleuve Noir, specializing in science fiction. Careful analysis reveals the way these writers criticized mid-century notions of progress while adapting and reworking American genre formats"--Provided by publisher.
Series Statement
Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 24
Uniform Title
Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 24.
Subject
  • French fiction > 20th century > History and criticism
  • Progress in literature
  • Science fiction, French > History and criticism
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
ISBN
  • 9780786458578 (softcover : alk. paper)
  • 0786458577 (softcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
^^2010038851