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Speculative fiction is an umbrella phrase encompassing the more fantastical fiction genres , specifically science fiction , fantasy , horror , supernatural fiction , superhero fiction , utopian and dystopian fiction , apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction , and alternate history in literature as well as related static, motion, and virtual arts.
It has been around since humans began to speak. The earliest forms of speculative fiction were likely mythological tales told around the campfire. Speculative fiction deals with the "What if?" scenarios imagined by dreamers and thinkers worldwide. Journeys to other worlds through the vast reaches of distant space; magical quests to free worlds enslaved by terrible beings; malevolent supernatural powers seeking to increase their spheres of influence across multiple dimensions and times; all of these fall into the realm of speculative fiction.
Speculative fiction as a category ranges from ancient works to cutting edge , paradigm -changing, and neotraditional works of the 21st century. It can be recognized in works whose authors' intentions or the social contexts of the versions of stories they portrayed is now known. For example, Ancient Greek dramatists such as Euripides , whose play Medea (play) seemed to have offended Athenian audiences when he fictionally speculated that shamaness Medea killed her own children instead of their being killed by other Corinthians after her departure. The play Hippolytus , narratively introduced by Aphrodite , is suspected to have displeased contemporary audiences of the day because it portrayed Phaedra as too lusty.
In historiography , what is now called speculative fiction has previously been termed "historical invention", "historical fiction ," and other similar names. It is extensively noted in the literary criticism of the works of William Shakespeare when he co-locates Athenian Duke Theseus and Amazonian Queen Hippolyta , English fairy Puck , and Roman god Cupid all together in the fairyland of its Merovingian Germanic sovereign Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream . In mythography it has been termed "mythopoesis" or mythopoeia , "fictional speculation", the creative design and generation of lore, regarding such works as J. R. R. Tolkien 's The Lord of the Rings . Such supernatural , alternate history , and sexuality themes continue in works produced within the modern speculative fiction genre.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a
science fiction comedy radio series primarily written by
Douglas Adams . It was originally broadcast in the United Kingdom by
BBC Radio 4 in 1978, and afterwards the
BBC World Service ,
National Public Radio in the US and
CBC Radio in Canada. The series was the first radio comedy programme to be produced in stereo, and was innovative in its use of music and sound effects, winning a number of awards.
The series follows the adventures of hapless Englishman Arthur Dent and his friend Ford Prefect , an alien who writes for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy , a pan-galactic encyclopaedia and travel guide. After Earth is destroyed in the first episode, Arthur and Ford find themselves aboard a stolen spaceship piloted by Zaphod Beeblebrox (Ford's semi-cousin and Galactic President), depressed robot Marvin , and Trillian , the only other human survivor of Earth's destruction. (Full article... )
“
Remember that Jules Verne was a sort of Shakespeare of science fiction, and we would feel derelict if we did not give his stories in our columns.
”
—
T. O'Conor Sloane (1851–1940), "Discussions"
Amazing Stories (January 1927). This quote is notable for being the first "modern use" of the term science fiction.
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1863 Santa Claus
One of the earliest depictions of the modern Santa Claus by Thomas Nast , which appeared on the cover of the January 3, 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly . At this time, the image of Santa Claus had not yet merged with that of Father Christmas . This version was likely based on the Belsnickel ("Furry Nicholas"), a mythical being who visited naughty children in their sleep. The name originated from the fact that the person appeared to be a huge beast since he was covered from head to toe in fur . This image appeared as a small part of a larger illustration titled "A Christmas Furlough" in which Nast set aside his regular news and political coverage to do a Santa Claus drawing. This Santa was a man dressed up handing out gifts to Union Army soldiers. (POTD )
The
Gaylactic Spectrum Awards are given to works of
science fiction ,
fantasy and
horror that explore
LGBTQ (
lesbian ,
gay ,
bisexual ,
transgender ) topics in a positive way. Established in 1998, the awards were initially presented by the
Gaylactic Network , with awards first awarded in 1999. In 2002 the awards were given their own organization, the Gaylactic Spectrum Awards Foundation.
The major award categories are for best novel, short fiction, and other works. The winners and short list of recommended nominees are decided by a jury. One of the most recognized authors,
Melissa Scott has received the most awards overall, with five wins. She also holds the record for most nominations. Works of any format produced before the awards were first given were eligible to be inducted into the "Hall of Fame", although no work has been inducted since 2003. The list of award winners and Hall of Fame inductees has been called a "who's who of science fiction" by the
GLBTQ Encyclopedia Project . This article lists the winners in each of the categories, and the inductees to the Hall of Fame. (
Full article... )
October 6 :
Television series
Deaths
1892 - Alfred, Lord Tennyson (b. 1809), Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular poets in the English language
Possible events in the future as suggested by science fiction:
Jenny , the daughter of the Doctor , is born on July 24, 6012 on the planet Messaline.
In the year 5,000,000,023, Humans have moved to a new planet in the galaxy M87.
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