Title: The science of fiction and the fiction of science
Description: "At first emphasizing that science fiction is primarily one of many forms of storytelling, McConnell gradually recognized science fiction as a modern expression of Gnosticism, rejecting bodily concerns for an exclusive emphasis on spirituality. McConnell's essays cover such topics as H.G. Wells, science fiction in academia, and the role of genre in storytelling"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Gnosticism in literature, History and criticism, Science fiction, Storytelling in literature, Science fiction, history and criticism