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Where Do Genres Come From?

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Where Do Genres Come From?

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Hard Science Fiction

Defining Our Terms: What Do We Mean by “Hard SF”?

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Unlimited Flow: Beyond the Horizons of Genre

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Curio Fiction: Finding a Name for a Fantastical Subgenre

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What Is “Curio Fiction”? Finding a Name for a Fantastical Subgenre

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“A profound love between two people involves, after all, the power and chance of doing profound hurt.”

Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand Of Darkness

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