Research Catalog

Title

The science fiction mythmakers : religion, science and philosophy in Wells, Clarke, Dick and Herbert / Jennifer Simkins.

Author

Simkins, Jennifer

Publication

• Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2016.
• ©2016

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Details

Description

x, 190 pages; 23 cm.

Summary

"This book considers the significance of this confluence through an examination of myths in the writings of H. G. Wells, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick and Frank Herbert. Presenting fresh insights into their works, the author brings to light the tendency of science fiction narratives to reaffirm spiritual myths"--

Series Statement

Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 54

Uniform Title

Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 54.

Subject

• Wells, H. G. 1866-1946 > Criticism and interpretation
• Clarke, Arthur C. 1917-2008 > Criticism and interpretation
• Dick, Philip K. > Criticism and interpretation
• Herbert, Frank > Criticism and interpretation
• Science fiction > History and criticism
• Myth in literature

Genre/Form

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-185) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Evolution, morality and religion in H. G. Wells -- Materialism and mystery: mixed myths in Arthur C. Clarke -- Science fiction as truth: sociology, philosophy and theology in Philip K. Dick -- Resisting tradition: the messiah myth and authentic dasein in Frank Herbert's Dune series.

ISBN

• 9781476668093
• 1476668094
• 9781476627250 (canceled/invalid)

OCLC

952390059

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library