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Subject(s)

• Wells, H. G. (Herbert George) 1866-1946—Criticism and interpretation [Browse]
• Deleuze, Gilles 1925-1995—Criticism and interpretation [Browse]
• Literature—Philosophy [Browse]

Series

• Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 57. [More in this series]
• Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 57 [More in this series]

Summary note

"The author examines Well's works through the poststructuralist philosophy of Gilles Deleuze. Concepts now synonymous with science fiction--such as time travel, alien invasion and transhumanism--demonstrate Wells's intrinsic relevance to the science fiction genre and contemporary thought"-- Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.

Contents

• Introduction; Wells, Deleuze and science fiction
• The island of Doctor Moreau: transhumanism, spaces and becoming
• The war of the worlds: martians, cyborgs and bodies without organs
• The time machine: time travel, crystals and nomads
• H. G. Wells: conceptual personae, minor literature and eternal return.

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ISBN

• 9781476668352 (paperback : alkaline paper)
• 1476668353 (paperback : alkaline paper)

LCCN

2017020689

OCLC

967539993

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