The long fall : Australian speculative fiction for adolescents as 'literature of anxiety'

  • Michael Barry

    Student thesis: Master's Thesis

    Abstract

    This paper examines the techniques used to establish verisimilitude in selected works of Australian speculative fiction (sf) for young adults, and suggests a theoretical approach, based on Clute's classification of the sf genres as 'literatures of anxiety' that may be useful in studying fictional works. The paper finally assesses the accompanying novel The Long Fall against the theoretical framework and techniques used in the selected works.
    Date of Award2001
    Original languageEnglish
    SupervisorBelle Alderman (Supervisor) & Jen WEBB (Supervisor)

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