History Of Science Fiction

Briseis asked:


I know that I want there to be a love story. There should be some conflict at some point, either they don’t like each other at first, or one isn’t interested at first, or something happens to separate them for a time, or one of them is in danger… But romance doesn’t have to be the main genre. What happens with them has to be part of a larger interesting plot.

I don’t even know where/when I want the setting to be! I don’t feel like I can do something contemporary because I never really read contemporary novels. I usually stick to classics. I don’t think I know enough to set the story in the past or the distant future, although the future seems more likely because it would require less research. I thought of doing something science fiction, but I don’t know how to create my own universe like in Star Trek/Wars.

I feel like if I knew what the setting would be, I could create a character, and maybe a story would come out of that. But how do I figure out what setting to use?

Neil

The Sybarite Reader asked:


I’ve seen lots of lists, but none of them is very specific for the “classics” of the last 10-20 years.

People continue reading Don Quixote, The Prince, The Divine Comedy or The Odyssey, after hundreds of years.

Will people continue reading your favourite books during the next century (or Millennium)?.

Any topic (Literature, Business, Science, History, Philosophy, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Children’s, Self-Help, . . . . . .).

Thank you very much for your answers.

Alan

Keith G asked:


I’ve already seen a lot of classics but there’s still some I’ve probably haven’t seen. I’m into science fiction and horror, but i don’t like movie with a lot of gore

Carla

Ohio_Golfer34 asked:


My ratings go like this:
1) Episode 4 – A New Hope
2) Episdoe 5 – Empire Strikes Back
3) Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith
4) Episode 6 – Return of the Jedi
5) Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace
6) Episode 2 – Attack of the Clones

I love episode 4 the best just because it’s such a classic story and had such great characters and sound effects. It brought me into the Star Wars universe and made me believe in science fiction and has altered my life….
Plus I love me a good Darth Vader lightsaber fight!

Lori

NdN cutie asked:


1) i have many special talents, one of which is being on a sports team at my school that resembles soccer, baseball, and rugby. i have an unusal pet. who am i?

2) I started out in a rock band and became very popular with a certain group of fans. I went into a rehab on several occasions. my life turned a different direction with a popular hit TV show. Who am i?

3) I am well known for writing a classic science fiction novel depicting the daners of social apathy. A controversial filmaker stole from me. i am currently suing him. who am i?

4) I had a successful film career until a drug habit got the best of me. after a brief prison sentence, i joined the cat of a popular Tv show. however, my drug problem forced me into jail and temporarily ended my acting career, since i do not consider chessy music videos acting.

5) I live on the street and make my own home, i have my own way of transportation but i do not go anywhere because of “sunny days” i got lost once and had some difficulty finding my way home because people followed me.

6) i am a successful businnessman who ran for president and made numerous appearanes on cable tv. i almost won and might have if people took me more seriously.

Annie

douglas g asked:


i am looking for all of the B science fiction movies. and also all the Japanese monster movies. and more movies as well. free web site only.

Darren

tmoney007nc22 asked:


Considering the recent success of ERAGON and HARRY POTTER from bookshelves and movie theaters, does anyone else believe that the stories lack the substance many well-developed classics have come to be known by? Can anyone else tell me why characters and plotlines are so predictable and one-dimensional? *For those who are fan-boys and fan-girls, look away and do not answer. I will simply not regard your angry replies with interest, because it has been established that ERAGON and HARRY POTTER are both commercial fiction and hold no literary value, as far as depth is concerned.*

Dora

zymbar asked:


I believe these forms are higly creative ( although they can also be highly copied so is regular fiction ). I can site many works that are equal or superior to mainstream fiction or classics. For instance you would be hard pressed to find a work more with the depth and breadth of Lord of the Rings in mainstream genres.

Your thoughts on this.

Willie

NdN cutie asked:


Pop Culture: Guess who?
Who am I questions??..Any guesses?
1) i have many special talents, one of which is being on a sports team at my school that resembles soccer, baseball, and rugby. i have an unusal pet. who am i?

2) I started out in a rock band and became very popular with a certain group of fans. I went into a rehab on several occasions. my life turned a different direction with a popular hit TV show. Who am i?

3) I am well known for writing a classic science fiction novel depicting the daners of social apathy. A controversial filmaker stole from me. i am currently suing him. who am i?

4) I had a successful film career until a drug habit got the best of me. after a brief prison sentence, i joined the cat of a popular Tv show. however, my drug problem forced me into jail and temporarily ended my acting career, since i do not consider chessy music videos acting.

5) I live on the street and make my own home, i have my own way of transportation but i do not go anywhere because of “sunny days” i got lost once and had some difficulty finding my way home because people followed me.

6) i am a successful businnessman who ran for president and made numerous appearanes on cable tv. i almost won and might have if people took me more seriously.

Rosa

Melissa asked:


Anything but science fiction/fantasy, please. Preferably less well-known classics or older pieces of literature that were never considered classics, like I’ve been reading some Christopher Morley lately, it’s quite good and makes for light reading. I’m really looking for adventure, historcial, romance, and maybe some light reading.

Robin