Classics of Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature (Magill's Choice)

This two-volume set consists of plot summaries and analyses of 180 major works of the classics in science fiction and fantasy literature most often taught in high school and undergraduates literature and cultural history courses. The essays examine the work of prominent science fiction writers such as Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke and Ursula K. Le Guin,as well as influential fantasy writers such as John Crowley,Ellen Kushner, and J.R.R. Tolkien. The entries in the book discuss individual books and series, arranged alphabetically by title.The main body of each essay consists of twosections. The first is entitled "The Story" and the second "Analysis". "The Story" furnishes the key points of the work and identifies major characters. "Analysis" provides critical interpretation of the title. This section also identifies the literary devices and themes used in the work. Also listed are any major awards won by the work. Plot Summaries And Analyses Of 180 Major Books And Series In The Fields Of Science Fiction And Fantasy...all But Eight Of The Essays In These Volumes Are Taken Directly From Salem Press's Four-volume Magill's Guide To Science Fiction And Fantasy Literature, Which Was Published In 1996--publisher's Note. V. 1. Aegypt--make Room! Make Room! -- V. 2. The Man In The High Castle--zothique. Edited By Fiona Kelleghan. Plot Summaries And Analyses Of 180 Major Books And Series In The Fields Of Science Fiction And Fantasy ... All But Eight Of The Essays In These Volumes Are Taken Directly From Salem Press's Four-volume Magill's Guide To Science Fiction And Fantasy Literature, Which Was Published In 1996--publisher's Note. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 626-665) And Index. Annotation. The titles covered in this set rank among the most frequently taught in their fields. titles range from classics such as Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to such pioneering classics as H.G. Well's The War of the Worlds and J.R.R. Tolkein's Lord of the Rings books. Among other prominent writers whose books are covered here are science-fiction masters Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, and Frank Herbert as well as writers John crowley, Ellen Kushner and C.S. Lewis v. 1. Aegypt Make room! Make room! v. 2. The man in the high castle Zothique.