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(Pre-)Golden Age Science Fiction Free Online

Posted on 05/21/2013 by originalliterature

Instead of continuing to discuss the development of science fiction as a genre of literature, this post is going to talk about resources for finding Golden Age and pre-Golden Age science fiction, whether short stories, novellas or novels, freely available … Continue reading →

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Jules Verne and the birth of science fiction proper

Posted on 05/19/2013 by originalliterature

The first writer I would identify as writing what can be properly termed science fiction is the French author Jules Verne. Admittedly, a case could be made for Mary Shelley who penned the novel Frankenstein, but in my view that … Continue reading →

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The Odyssey Book 2: lines 96-102

Posted on 05/13/2013 by originalliterature

The speech of Antinous, the leader of the suitors, continues in these lines, as it will in the lines of the Odyssey that follow. What stands out in this passage is first that Antinous seeks to speak badly of Penelope … Continue reading →

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Science fiction in its time and place

Posted on 05/12/2013 by originalliterature

Like any literary genre, science fiction is a product of its time and place. As author Frank Herbert (as reported in the book The Road to Dune) quipped, “[A]liens don’t buy books. Humans buy books.” Moreover those books are sold … Continue reading →

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The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon

Posted on 05/03/2013 by originalliterature

Part 1: The Book Review Proper Book cover of the edition I read I’ve been away from blogging for a while and that will likely continue for a bit more for the most part. Other things for the time being … Continue reading →

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The Odyssey Book 2: lines 85-95

Posted on 02/24/2012 by originalliterature

Since Telemachus has just given his speech swaying the people, now Antinous chooses to address his fellow suitors instead. Before getting to the speech itself, one should realize just how this tactic wold appear to the ancient Greek audience. Especially … Continue reading →

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The Songs of Distant Earth by Arthur C. Clarke (the novel, not the short story)

Posted on 09/16/2011 by originalliterature

While I had initially intended this blog to be discussing primarily classics of the genre of literary science fiction, especially ones I have read previously, what I am finding is that I am mostly addressing books which I happen to … Continue reading →

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The Odyssey: Book 2 lines 80-84

Posted on 08/30/2011 by originalliterature

We see now the reaction of the people to Telemachus‘ speech. If one views the story of Telemachus within the Odyssey as a narrative, it is very much a coming of age story. Namely, Telemachus in Book 1 is a … Continue reading →

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The Odyssey: Book 2 lines 40-79

Posted on 04/07/2011 by originalliterature

I have for various reasons been away from blogging for a while. Yet after a long hiatus, I am continuing. NowTelemachus addresses the assembly. He initially addresses himself to Aegyptius, the old warrior who called the assembly together. One should … Continue reading →

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The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

Posted on 03/12/2011 by originalliterature

I’ve been off-line for at least a few weeks and so have a few books I could review, though I need get back to my blog doing the Odyssey as well. The book I want to start with is hands-down … Continue reading →

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