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A broad overview of the history of Welsh myth in children's literature, from the 19th century to the present.

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This book offers a first step toward spanning the gap between the writing of male critics of speculative fiction, who do not devote enough attention to the contributions of new female voices to this genre, and feminist critics, who should study a genre that opens all possibilities to women.

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The first comprehensive critical study of hard science fiction, this book reveals how the term hard science fiction originated, and how arguments about its range and nature have unfolded.

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This study traces the changing nature of film representations of Dracula, from the early silent adaptations to recent dramas

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This fascinating study of literary theory is the first work of its kind to examine the intersection of fantasy and postmodernism, and to analyze contemporary fantasy writers comparatively. After carefully developing working definitions of postmodernism and fantasy, the author goes on to analyze works by various postmodernist fantasy writers.

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The second section turns to thematic analyses and includes essays that explore such themes as sexuality and death, forbidden sexuality, sexual attitudes and the search for ethics in contemporary culture, sex and technology, sexual encounters with aliens, sexuality and comedy, and homosexuality in fantasy and science fiction.

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This important contribution to the study of science fiction explores the origins of the basic literary traditions of the genre. Emphasis is on enabling the reader to perceive the evolution of science fiction as an organic whole, rather than a mere accumulation of works linked solely by popular publishing trends.

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During the recent resurgence of interest in Cabell's work, literary scholars have given the fantasy aspect of his novels only cursory consideration, assigning them a place in the popular high fantasy tradition established by William Morris.

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Containing provocative applications of scholarly observation to practical life, this volume will be of interest to scholars of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and popular culture, and to others who want to know which topics are currently in vogue in the field.

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This volume explores the significance of race and colour in the works of a range of authors, including Octavia Butler, Joseph Conrad, Ursula Le Guin, Robert Heinlein, Stephen King, and Robert Silverberg.

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Analyzes Tolkien's works in relation to major literary movements from ancient times to the present day.

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Contributors discuss literary images and representations in Vonnegut's writings, and graphic art and representations of his ideas in various media, such as film.

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In this, the first academic study of Dunsany's work, Joshi establishes that Dunsany has a remarkable grasp of the symbolic function of fantasy, and that he used fantasy, horror, and the supernatural as metaphors for his most deeply held convictions on life and society.

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Chapters provide a feminist perspective and analysis of leading women fantasists of the past two decades as well as promising new voices.

The relationship between fantasy and the feminine is explored in this compelling study of women writers of the genre.

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This volume offers a broad study of the history of medicine in science fiction and fantasy literature and film, as well as detailed examinations of some of the field's greatest works.

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This book provides a detailed study of the relationship between science fiction and other genres. The book next examines those science fiction writers who have successfully written in other literary forms, as well as authors active in other genres who have turned to science fiction to treat particular themes.

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These essays examine the philosophical and religious foundations on which Dick's work rests, offering arguments which reveal both his philosophical depth and the extent to which he drew from esoteric and occult religions. They reveal how his ontological concerns are also political concerns.

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Though firmly rooted in the Middle Ages, Arthurian legend has captivated readers since Caxton and Malory and continues to thrive today.

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Best known today as the author of Dracula, Bram Stoker also wrote several other works, including The Jewel of Seven Stars, Lady Athlyne, and The Lair of the White Worm. In his exploration of supernatural subjects, such as vampirism, he is clearly a Gothic writer.

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Willingham presents a historical survey of science fiction drama and focusses particularly on the history of attempts to stage science fiction.

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