The Purpose of Science Fiction « Zócalo Public Square
Posted on Jan 31, 2011 under science, sf | Comments are offMary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, is generally considered the first work of science fiction . It explores, in scientific terms, the notion of synthetic life: Dr. Victor Frankenstein studies the chemical …
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The Purpose of Science Fiction « Zócalo Public Square