Space Opera

Space Opera is a science-fiction subgenre which features tales of action and adventure set in interplanetary or interstellar space, often in a setting of interstellar conflict. Stableford, Brian M, and David Langford. "Space Opera." The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Eds. John Clute, David Langford, Peter Nicholls and Graham Sleight. Gollancz, 12 Aug. 2018. Web. 21 Feb. 2019.Clute, John. “Glossary.” Science Fiction. The Ilustrated Encyclopedia, Dorling Kindersley, 1995, p. 306.
==Defining works==
*The Skylark of Space (1928) by E E "Doc" Smith
* Lensman (1948-51) by E E "Doc" Smith
==Genre highlights==
* Dune (1965) by Frank Herbert
* Uplift Universe novels (1980–98) by David Brin
* The Vorkosigan Saga (1987–present) by Lois McMaster Bujold
* Star Wars
*Babylon 5 (1993–1998)
==References==
Category:Genres