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Author:
Clareson, Thomas D.
Title:
The heritage of Heinlein : a critical reading of the fiction / Thomas D. Clareson and Joe Sanders ; foreword by Frederik Pohl.
Publisher:
McFarland & CompanyInc., Publishers,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
ix, 221 pages ; 26 cm.
Subject:
Heinlein, Robert A.--(Robert Anson),--1907-1988--Criticism and interpretation.
Science fiction, American--History and criticism.
Other Authors:
Sanders, Joseph L.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
A new calling: for us, the living -- Early professional writing -- Transitions -- The juveniles for Scribner's -- The "classic" period -- Stranger in a strange land -- The final period.
Summary:
"Many believe that Robert A. Heinlein was the most important American science fiction writer of the 20th century. This book looks at each piece of fiction (and a few pieces of sf-related nonfiction) that Heinlein wrote, chronologically by publication, in order to consider what each contributes to his overall accomplishment"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 42
ISBN:
078647498X (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786474981 (softcover : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)849205040
LCCN:
2013045117
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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