The Anticipation novelists of 1950s French science fiction : stepchildren of Voltaire / Bradford Lyau ; foreword by George Slusser.
| Author/creator | Lyau, Bradford, 1953- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2011. |
| Description | x, 238 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 24 Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy 24. ^A600474 |
| Contents | The moderates -- F. Richard Bessière -- M.A. Rayjean -- Kemmel -- The extremist -- Jimmy Guieu -- The conservatives -- Stefan Wul -- Maurice Limat -- Peter Randa -- Kurt Steiner -- The radicals -- Jean-Gaston Vandel -- B.R. Bruss -- A last word -- Gilles D'argyre. |
| Abstract | "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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-223) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010038851 |
| ISBN | 9780786458578 (softcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786458577 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PQ637.S34 L93 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |