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Delany delves into the idea that science fiction serves as a lens for understanding contemporary issues rather than merely predicting the future. By examining works from notable authors like Joanna Russ and Robert Heinlein, he presents insightful reading strategies that encourage deeper engagement with texts. His analyses challenge conventional thinking, promoting a thoughtful exploration of literature's nuances. Through this work, Delany invites readers to participate in a critical discourse that values specificity and imaginative inquiry.
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Starboard Wine, Samuel R. Delany
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Starboard Wine
- Subtitle
- More Notes on the Language of Science Fiction
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Samuel R. Delany
- Publisher
- Wesleyan University Press
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9780819568847
- Category
- Sci-fi and Fantasy, About Literature
- Description
- Delany delves into the idea that science fiction serves as a lens for understanding contemporary issues rather than merely predicting the future. By examining works from notable authors like Joanna Russ and Robert Heinlein, he presents insightful reading strategies that encourage deeper engagement with texts. His analyses challenge conventional thinking, promoting a thoughtful exploration of literature's nuances. Through this work, Delany invites readers to participate in a critical discourse that values specificity and imaginative inquiry.