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Language in science fiction and fantasy : the question of style /

The language of science fiction, and of fantasy, has a steep challenge: that of the creation of other worlds, societies and characters that are alien to us in diverse and fundamental ways, but still compelling and knowable. This exciting book steps away from the issues of race, gender and politics t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Mandala, Susan, 1968-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Continuum, ©2010.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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