Science Fiction and fantasy
Science fiction is one of the most popular literary genres. Recent titles like Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Stephen King’s Dark Tower series have received rave reviews, while classics like H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds and Arthur C. Clark’s 2001: A Space Odyssey are still loved today by readers of all ages. In fact, these are some of the books that inspired Hollywood blockbusters like Star Wars and Alien.
There are science fiction associations and clubs everywhere. Book clubs entirely dedicated to science fiction are also widely popular. So why are we so fascinated with science fiction books and movies?
Why science fiction?
Science fiction is about change. It explores different worlds and offers an exciting and imaginative comparison to what we consider reality. Also called speculative fiction, sci-fi is inspiring. It stretches your imagination and introduces you to a future of endless possibilities, where science and technology combine with stories of time travel, alien invasions, machine intelligence and interplanetary wars.
Within the realm of science fiction are also fantasy books that take you into the world of magic and myth. J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, J.K. Rowling’s hugely popular Harry Potter series and Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time, the best-selling American fantasy series, are just a few examples of the immense appeal this genre has with readers.
Magic realism is also commonly linked to science fiction, where everyday life is transformed into the supernatural, yet somehow remains grounded in reality. Authors such as Gabriel García Márquez, Salman Rushdie and Margaret Atwood explore the world of magic realism in their rich and complex stories.
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