How Great Science Fiction Works

Mary Shelley and the Birth of Science Fiction

Educational Jun 1, 2020 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E1: Kick off your adventure into science fiction by clearly defining what science fiction is, and more importantly, what science fiction is not. Learn how science fiction is distinguished from - yet often confused with - other literary genres such as fantasy and horror. Explore what is often considered the first science fiction novel: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

Educational Jun 1, 2020 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 30 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.