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The road to science fiction #2 : from Wells to Heinlein / edited by James Gunn

An anthology exploring the origins of science fiction through a selection of foundational historical texts. The collection features works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, tracing the early development and evolution of the genre.
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