Futures of the Past: An Anthology of Science Fiction Stories from the 19th and Early 20th Centuries, with Critical Essays

Science fiction boasts a deceptively long history, extending as far back as the 19th century. This anthology pairs original essays that introduce short stories of vintage science fiction. Critical introductions written by international experts contextualize these stories from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Inclusions range from legendary authors like Mary Shelley and Edgar Allan Poe to lesser-known figures like E.P Mitchell, George Parsons Lathrop, and Franklin Ruth.

• | Author: Ivy Roberts
• | Publisher: McFarland
• | Publication Date: June 25, 2020
• | Number of Pages: 164 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 147667504X
• | ISBN-13: 9781476675046