Details

Subject(s)

• Heinlein, Robert A. (Robert Anson) 1907-1988—Criticism and interpretation [Browse]
• Science fiction, American—History and criticism [Browse]

Related name

Sanders, Joseph L. [Browse]

Series

• Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 42. [More in this series]
• Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 42 [More in this series]

Summary note

"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.

Bibliographic references

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.

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ISBN

• 9780786474981 (softcover : alk. paper)
• 078647498X (softcover : alk. paper)

LCCN

2013045117

OCLC

849205040

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