Description: A series of introductory books, the Genre Series offers students, writers and academics a window into some of the most popular topics, styles and periods in literature. Designed to be user-friendly, each volume shares the same structure, including: A broad definition of the genre and its essential elements A timeline of historical developments Critical concerns to bear in mind while reading Detailed readings of several key texts In-depth analysis of major themes and issues Signposts for further study A summary of the most important criticism in the field A glossary of terms An annotated, critical reading list. Authors covered in this volume include George Orwell, Ursula Le Guin, Ray Bradbury, H.G. Wells, Aldous Huxley, Margaret Atwood, Isaac Asimov, Kurt Vonnegut, William Gibson, Philip K. Dick and Neal Stephenson.

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