Description: Introduction: How Shit Became Shinola: Definition and Redefinition of Space Opera I. Redefined Writers Edmond Hamilton: The Star Stealers Jack Williamson: The Prince of Space Leigh Brackett: Enchantress of Venus Clive Jackson: The Swordsman of Varnis II. Draftees (1960s) Cordwainer Smith: The Game of Rat & Dragon Samuel R. Delany: Empire Star Robert Sheckley: Zirn Left Unguarded, the Jenjik Palace in Flames, Jon Westerly Dead III. Transitions/Redefiners (late 1970s to late 1980s) David Brin: Temptation David Drake: Ranks of Bronze Lois McMaster Bujold: Weatherman Iain M. Banks: A Gift from the Culture IV. Volunteers: Revisionaries (early 90s) Dan Simmons: Orphans of the Helix Colin Greenland: The Well Wishers Peter Hamilton: Escape Route David Weber: Ms Midshipwoman Harrington Catherine Asaro: Aurora in Four Voices R. Garcia y Robertson: Ring Rats Allen Steele: The Death of Captain Future V. Mixed Signals/ Mixed Categories (to the late 1990s) Gregory Benford: A Worm in the Well Donald Kingsbury: The Survivor Sarah Zettel: Fools Errand Ursula K. Le Guin: The Shobies Story Robert Reed: The Remoras Paul McAuley: Recording Angel Steven Baxter: The Great Game Michael Moorcock: Lost Sorceress of the Silent Citadel Michael Kandel: Space Opera VI. Next Wave/21st Century Tony Daniel: Grist Scott Westerfeld: The Movements of her Eyes Alastair Reynolds: Spirey and the Queen Charles Stross: Bear Trap John Wright: Guest Law

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