Mandala, Susan, 1968-

The language of science fiction and fantasy [electronic resource] / Susan Mandala. - London : Continuum International Pub. Group, 2010. - 173 p. : ill.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Science fiction and fantasy: language, style, and the critics -- Language contact in alternative world texts: experimental future Englishes -- Representing the past -- Extraordinary worlds in plain language -- Style and character -- Style in alternative world texts: conclusion.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

9781441141064 (electronic bk.)




English language--Style.
Style, Literary.
Discourse analysis, Literary.
Science fiction--History and criticism.
Fantasy fiction--History and criticism.


Electronic books.

PE1421 / .M356 2010

808.3/8762