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 InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2011.
Descriptionx, 238 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCritical 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 211-223) and index.
LCCN 2010038851
ISBN9780786458578 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786458577 (softcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks PQ637.S34 L93 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold