Description: Political Theory, Science Fiction, and Utopian Literature: Ursula K. Le Guin and The Dispossessed [Hardcover] Burns, Tony Product Overview Ursula K. Le Guin's The Dispossessed is of interest to political theorists partly because of its association with anarchism and partly because it is thought to represent a turning point in the history of utopian/dystopian political thought and literature and of science fiction. Published in 1974, it marked a revival of utopianism after decades of dystopian writing. According to this widely accepted view The Dispossessed represents a new kind of literary utopia, which Tom Moylan calls a "critical utopia." The present work challenges this reading of The Dispossessed and its place in the histories of utopian/dystopian literature and science fiction. It explores the difference between traditional literary utopia and novels and suggests that The Dispossessed is not a literary utopia but a novel about utopianism in politics. Le Guin's concerns have more to do with those of the novelists of the 19th century writing in the tradition of European Realism than they do with the science fiction or utopian literature. It also claims that her theory of the novel has an affinity with the ancient Greek tragedy. This implies that there is a conservatism in Le Guin's work as a creative writer, or as a novelist, which fits uneasily with her personal commitment to anarchism. Read more Details Publisher : Lexington Books (May 13, 2008) Language : English Hardcover : 330 pages ISBN-10 : 0739122827 ISBN-13 : 22 Item Weight : 1.34 pounds Dimensions : 6.38 x 1.2 x 9.46 inches Best Sellers Rank: #6,980,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,647 in Anarchism #2,677 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Literary Criticism (Books) #3,461 in Science Fiction History & Criticism #1,647 in Anarchism #2,677 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Literary Criticism (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 0739122827
ISBN10: 0739122827
ISBN13: 9780739122822
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Book Title: Political Theory, Science Fiction, and Utopian Literature : Ursula K. Le Guin and the Dispossessed
Number of Pages: 330 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Publication Year: 2008
Topic: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women Authors, Political Ideologies / Anarchism, Science Fiction / Collections & Anthologies, Subjects & Themes / Politics, Subjects & Themes / General
Item Height: 1.2 in
Genre: Literary Criticism, Political Science, Fiction
Item Weight: 22.1 Oz
Item Length: 9.5 in
Author: Tony Burns
Item Width: 6.4 in
Format: Hardcover
