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subspecies

A group of individuals within a species that breed more freely among themselves than with other members of the species and resemble each other in more characteristics. Reproductive ...

proto-science fiction

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The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction

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...then writing in Western literature, who wrote either proto-science fiction or fantasy verging on science fiction. 1988 B. Stableford Beginnings J. Gunn New Ency. of SF 42/2 By 1895 American proto–science fiction was sufficiently distinct and recognizable as a literary subspecies for Edgar Fawcett, in the preface to The Ghost of Guy Thyrle , to offer a manifesto on its behalf. 1989 A. Panshin & C. Panshin World beyond Hill 76 There is one Romantic document that is sometimes offered as a proto-SF story with a setting in the Future—Edgar Allan...

horror

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The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction

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...after year, throw in a little space and fancy words, and the public will take to it in a big way. 1972 R. Hodgens Brief, Tragical History of SF Film W. Johnson Focus on SF Film 82 The story is regarded as one of the most original and effective science fiction stories, “subspecies horror.” 1992 K.K. Rusch Mag. of Fantasy & SF (Feb.) 7/1 Science fiction, fantasy and horror are becoming more realistic, with settings closer to home. 2005 D. G. Hartwell In Praise of David Drake New York Rev. of SF 5/2Feb. This military sf is not military...

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