Evolution of Science Fiction Literature
Science fiction genre, blending imaginative fantasy with scientific principles, has evolved significantly over time. Initially emerging in the late 1800s, it gained popularity alongside technological advancements. Theodore Sturgeon highlighted the essence of human stories within the genre. Iconic works like "Frankenstein" and "1984" exemplify the diverse themes explored in science fiction, from creation to dystopian futures.
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Science Fiction By Dr. Abhishek Kumar Department of English, A.P.S.M. College, Barauni L. N. M. University, Darbhanga
Introduction Science fiction, is a genre of fiction literature whose story is based on imaginative fantasy, but based in science. It is concentrated on scientific facts, theories, and principles as support for its settings, characters, themes, and plot-lines, which is what makes it different from fantasy. The story of this kind of fiction starts with human problem and gradually goes with the solution to come over but the way he chooses that is quite scientific.
Continue Although examples of science fiction can be found as far back as the Middle Ages, its presence in literature was not particularly significant until the late 1800s. Its true popularity for both writers and audiences came with the rise of technology over the past 150 years, with developments such as electricity, space exploration, medical advances, industrial growth, and so on. As science and technology progress, so does the genre of science fiction.
Continue Theodore Sturgeon states his view regarding Sciencee Fiction is that: A good science- fiction story is a story about human beings , with a human problem, and a human solution, which would not have happened at all without its scientific content.
The First science fiction: The first science fiction is Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley, tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a hideous sapient creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Mary Shelley used a scientific rationale, dealt with certain religious belief having intended to convince the readerfor her story to be touched upon the improbable.
Other examples of Science fiction Another example of Science fiction which defines a piece of science fiction literature is H.G. Wells 1898 novel The War of the Worlds, which tells the story of an alien invasion in the United Kingdom that threatens to destroy mankind.
Continue George Orwell s 1984 published in 1949, shows the future of mankind in a dystopian state. It is set in what is now the United Kingdom, and shows society under tyrannical rule of a government that has their population under constant surveillance and threat of imprisonment for having wrong thoughts. Throughout the novel is the constant theme that BigBrother is watching.
