- 130 pages
- English
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- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
The Alternate History: Refiguring Historical Time examines alternate history science fiction using the eschatological, genetic, entropic, and teleological historical models. Hellekson's original approach explains much of the appeal of alternate history and distinguishes among the many varieties of the genre. In her measured consideration of a range of writers, Hellekson displays a deep and broad knowledge of the major works in this genreāthose by famous or neglected writers alike.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Halftitle Page
- Copyright Page
- Title Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. Inventing the Past: A Brief Background of the Alternate History
- 2. Ward Mooreās Bring the Jubilee: Alternate History, Narrativity, and the Nature of Time
- 3. Parallel Worlds: Simultaneity and Time
- 4. Narrative, Temporality, and Historicity in Philip K. Dickās: The Man in the High Castle
- 5. Looking Forward: William Gibson and Bruce Sterlingās: The Difference Engine
- 6. Looking Backward: Entropy and Brian Aldissās: The Malacia Tapestry
- 7. Poul Andersonās Time Patrol as AntiāAlternate History
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index