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The Advent of Science Fiction

The Advent Of Science FictionFiction dealing primarily with the impact of

actual or imagined science on society or individuals.

The Advent of Science FictionA form of fiction that draws

artistically on scientific knowledge and speculation in its plot, setting, and theme.

The muscles of the corpse were shocked to such a degree that the corpse appeared “animated” to the public.

Frankenstein, the sci-fi era began.

The novel contains the 3 elements essential for all science fiction work:

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3 elements essential for all science fiction work:

(1)“it’s based on valid scientific research;

(2)gives a persuasive prediction of what science might achieve in the future;

(3) and it offers a humanistic critique of the benefits and dangers of either the achievement or scientific thought.” (p. xx)

The Advent of Science Fiction

First evidence of science fiction was in "Science Wonder Stories" magazine.

The Advent of Science FictionJules Verne (1828 – 24 March 1905) Novels

A Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864) From the Earth to the Moon (1865)Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

(1869–1870)Around the World in Eighty Days (1873)The Mysterious Island (1875)

The Advent of Science FictionH. G. Wells Novels

The Time Machine (1895) The Island of Dr. Moreau (1895)The Invisible Man (1897)The War of the Worlds (1898)The First men in the Moon

The Advent of Science FictionIsaac Asimov (1920-1992)Novels

I, Robot (1950)

The Advent of Science FictionConnection to Frankenstein1st Science Fiction Novel

Based on Scientific research of the periodExplores the human body

The Advent of Science Fiction

Science Fiction then got the abbreviated name sci-fi in 1955.

QuestionsWhy do you think Sci Fi became popular?

Do you think this genre appealed more to men or to women?

What examples can you think of in popular culture today?