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Smart Fantasy?

Started by Thanatos02, February 09, 2007, 07:19:52 PM

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Mr. Analytical

#75
February 13, 2007, 12:14:35 PM
I think the difference is one of tradition.

Some critics have defined genre as an on-going discussion between generations of writers who progress different genres through their writing.  Even literary SF writers will hesitate before joining in the conversations of mainstream literature.  Their reference points will be largely SF and occasionally proper science but rarely mainstream literature.

jgants

#76
February 14, 2007, 12:45:10 PM
Here's the criteria the vast majority of the public use for classifying genre:

* Fantasy: Generally, any book with guys carrying swords and fighting monsters and/or each other in some past civilization type world.  Magic may or may not be involved (but usually is).

* Sci-Fi: Generally, any book set in the future, especially with advanced science (like robots or space ships).  Also includes alternate history stuff or post apocolyptic stuff.  Psionic powers may or may not be involved.

* Literature: Whatever book Oprah likes.
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Mr. Analytical

#77
February 14, 2007, 01:00:47 PM
Exacting definition of "SF" and "Fantasy" are the subject of much heated and pointless debate.  It's worse than trying to define "Game".
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