Atwood, Margaret
In Other Worlds: SF and the Human Imagination
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844087556
- author:
- Atwood, Margaret
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.9 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Essays, Journals & Letters,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Margaret Atwood explores her lifelong relationship with science fiction in this thought-provoking collection of essays. Spanning from her childhood to her work as a writer and reviewer, these pieces examine the genre's evolution and its connections to broader cultural and philosophical themes. Atwood discusses her own writing within the science fiction tradition, drawing on her experiences as a graduate student at Harvard and her observations of contemporary speculative fiction. She also engages with the work of other notable authors, including Marge Piercy, Rider Haggard, Ursula Le Guin, and Jonathan Swift. This book offers a unique perspective on the nature of science fiction and its place within the literary landscape. With its insightful analysis and engaging prose, it will be of interest to readers who appreciate Atwood's distinctive voice and her exploration of the human condition through speculative fiction.
Related Products
Related Products
A Dog's World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World without Humans
Pierce, Jessica
Milo Imagines The World
Pena, Matt de la
Milo Imagines the World
a, Matt de la Pe
Sketching From the Imagination: Worlds of Magic (Sketching from the Imagination)
Publishing, 3dtotal
The Room Opposite: And Other Tales of Mystery and Imagination
Mayor, F. M.