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Drug Themes in Science Fiction

Drug Themes in Science Fiction

Silverberg, Robert
Lettieri, Dan J.
Blake, William

Paperback

Literary CriticismGeneral Reference

ISBN10: 102525225X
ISBN13: 9781025252254
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Dec 12 2025
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Dive into a compelling work of literary criticism with Drug themes in science fiction by the esteemed Robert Silverberg. This authoritative volume offers a meticulous exploration and comprehensive bibliography of drug-related themes across speculative fiction. Silverberg, a master of the genre, insightfully examines the diverse ways drugs-real and imagined-have been portrayed within American and English science fiction.

From their roles in societal commentary to their impact on individual characters and narrative progression, this book uncovers the profound and often complex presence of psychoactive substances in literary imagination. It serves as both a critical analysis of recurring motifs and an invaluable reference for anyone researching the genre.

For readers captivated by literary themes, the history of science fiction, or the enduring dialogue between human experience and altered states of consciousness, Drug themes in science fiction provides an essential, detailed, and timeless perspective on a fascinating corner of literature.

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