jeudi 18 septembre 2014

The Basics Regarding Sci Fi Novels

By Kerri Stout


Science fiction is the name of a genre of writing. It involves stories that feature imaginative, not real, content. Typically this involves futuristic science and settings, as well as technology, space, time and light travel, and even extraterrestrials. Sci fi novels are often called literature of ideas, in that they explore potential consequences of innovations. This genre is often used by writers interested in covering literary themes, such as morality, social structure, identity, politics and desire.

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 genre is known for being similar to fantasy. However, there are differences. Sci fi typically includes imaginary elements that are still based in science. This is not the case for all components of these stores, as sometimes they are purely imagined realities that cannot be linked to scientific studies.

Usually the time of these novels is set in the future. There might be some placed in historical settings that go against what readers know to be true based on facts and records of history. Most stories are told in settings like subterranean Earth, outside worlds or even outer space. Mutants, humanoid robots, aliens and androids are just some of the characters that might be included in these novels.

The people in the novels might utilize teleportation devices, computers, ray guns and other types of technology that readers will be familiar with. Some scientific principles that are contradictory or new may be brought up in these books. Faster-than-light travel and communication, as well as wormholes are just a few examples. These stories often include new or different types of social and political systems.

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.

Many categories, related genres and sub-genres exist when discussing the sci fi style. This kind of literature is often classified as soft SF or hard SF. The latter refers to that which pays close attention to getting accurate details associated with the natural science. This might closely describe a world that could be created through advances in technology. In fact, some of the predictions from this genre have come to pass. There is also soft SF that puts more focus on social sciences, such as sociology, economics, anthropology, political science and psychology.

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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