Selected Topics in American Literature: Science Fiction and Fantasy in American Literature

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This course will examine how American fantasy and science fiction writers use fantastic, non-realistic storytelling: (1) to explore human relationships and psychology outside of their usual contexts, (2) to comment on social and political issues, and (3) to engage in a literary conversation with other writing in their genre. The reading list will focus more on recent and unconventional authors than on the standard list of classics.