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Speculative fiction as a category ranges from ancient works to paradigm-changing and neotraditional works of the 21st century. [17] [18] Characteristics of speculative fiction have been recognized in older works whose authors' intentions, or in the social contexts of the stories they portray, are now known.
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.
Utopian and dystopian fiction are subgenres of speculative fiction that explore social and political structures. Utopian fiction portrays a setting that agrees with the author's ethos, having various attributes of another reality intended to appeal to readers. Dystopian fiction offers the opposite: the portrayal of a setting that completely ...
Amid a terrifying political moment, escapism can be dangerous. But as we celebrate ten years of the Southern Reach trilogy, N.K. Jemisin reminds us that stories can help deconstruct colonial power.
Speculative fiction’s book sales grew 45.3% in 2021 and continue to generate over $590 million in sales yearly, according to a report from Words Rated. While the genre is very successful, the ...
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.
Speculative fiction is a term encompassing science fiction, fantasy, horror, and other branches of literature not related to literary realism. Subcategories This category has the following 18 subcategories, out of 18 total.
Speculative fiction comedy (4 C) A. Alternate history (16 C, 19 P) Apocalyptic fiction (19 C, 35 P) C. Speculative crime and thriller fiction (293 P) D.