lundi 8 septembre 2014

By Kerri Stout


Science fiction is a popular style of writing that involves made up stories that are not based on factual or real events. Typically these involve settings in the future and science components, as well as space, technology, time travel and extraterrestrials. Sci fi novels might be called lit of ideas because it is so involved with exploring the possibilities of modern and future innovations. Writers of this genre might also explore morality, desire, identity, social structure and politics.

No single definition is used to describe this kind of writing. It includes numerous themes and sub-genres. Sci fi literature is often considered to be rational writing about fantasized futures that could actually occur in reality.

This is similar to the genre of fantasy, in some ways. However, it is different in that its imaginary components are actually possible based on scientific laws. There are some instances in which the elements of these sci fi books are pure imagination and have no scientific basis.

The future is the time setting for most of these novels. Some may be set in historical periods that do not align with a person's knowledge of factual, historical records. The plot lines may take place in outside worlds, a subterranean Earth or space. Humanoid robots, androids, aliens and mutants are some of the characters readers might come across in these types of books.

These characters may utilize technology that is plausible to the readers, such as computers, teleportation machines and ray guns. Their actions often related to scientific principles that are considered new or even contradict the physical laws we accept to be true, such as wormholes, faster-than-light communication, time travel and more. Different and new forms of social and political systems might also be included in these plot lines.

A lot of characters in these books have some kind of paranormal ability. They might be involved with telepathy, mind control, telekinesis or teleportation. Usually the settings are in other universes or dimensions and the storyline involves traveling between these different spaces. There are numerous components associated with sci fi writing, which has existed for hundreds of years.

There are many sub-genres, categories and related genres to be discussed when considering this style of writing. This type of literature is usually regarded as hard SF or soft SF. Hard SF refers to that which puts emphasis on getting accurate details, particularly when it comes to natural sciences. These may come close to describing potential realities that could come of advanced technology. There have been instances in which these literary predictions have come to pass. Then there is SF that is focused primarily on social science, which includes economics, psychology, political science, anthropology and sociology.

Time travel, apocalyptic, social science fiction, alternative history, post-apocalyptic, superhuman and military SF are several examples of sub-genres associated with this kind of writing. There are also many genres that are similar, such as horror fiction, mystery, fantasy, science fantasy and ci-fi. Many around the globe are fans of this style of literature and there are many authors who publish works within the genre.




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