by Brian Stableford (Author)
The first volume of this narrative history of scientific romance includes an introduction to the prehistory of the genre in philosophical fictions, travelers' tales and utopian fantasies, and tracks early literary celebrations of scientific achievement. The authors whose contributions to the genre are discussed included Erasmus Darwin, Percy Shelley, Humphry Davy and Robert Hunt.
Number of Pages: 310
Dimensions: 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: October 05, 2015