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on a journey through the modern history of SF ... pointing out sites of classical interest along the way ... raises some big questions Francesca Middleton, Times Literary Supplement the articles cover a broad swathe of Sci-Fi in terms of textual format ... as well as content, theme, and sub-genre. This bolsters the impression that SF's engagement with the classical tradition is varied and continually evolving ... interesting, well researched and thought provoking. For SF scholars and enthusiasts familiar with the texts in question, the book offers a fresh lens through which to view them and a new understanding of their place within the Western literary tradition ... worth reading and will encourage people to investigate the sources for themselves ... a valuable resource. The contributors bring different strengths to an interesting range of source material and express a variety of opinions on the methodological and definitional issues ... a solid contribution to the growing field of SF studies and will help to put SF firmly on the radar for students of classical reception. James Christie, International Journal of the Classical Tradition a fascinating collection you're excited by taking a deeper look into science fiction through the lens of the myths and stories of antiquity - that is to say if you're a Classics nerd along with being a traditional nerd - then Classical Traditions in Science Fiction is an absolute blast. Rob Bricken, io9 the volume comprises an astoundingly diverse array of case studies Dr Lilah Grace Canevaro, Classics for All

the book represents an exciting new direction for classical studies. * M. J. Emery, CHOICE * the volume comprises an astoundingly diverse array of case studies * Dr Lilah Grace Canevaro, Classics for All * a fascinating collection you're excited by taking a deeper look into science fiction through the lens of the myths and stories of antiquity - that is to say if you're a Classics nerd along with being a traditional nerd - then Classical Traditions in Science Fiction is an absolute blast. * Rob Bricken, io9 * the articles cover a broad swathe of Sci-Fi in terms of textual format ... as well as content, theme, and sub-genre. This bolsters the impression that SF's engagement with the classical tradition is varied and continually evolving ... interesting, well researched and thought provoking. For SF scholars and enthusiasts familiar with the texts in question, the book offers a fresh lens through which to view them and a new understanding of their place within the Western literary tradition ... worth reading and will encourage people to investigate the sources for themselves ... a valuable resource. The contributors bring different strengths to an interesting range of source material and express a variety of opinions on the methodological and definitional issues ... a solid contribution to the growing field of SF studies and will help to put SF firmly on the radar for students of classical reception. * James Christie, International Journal of the Classical Tradition * on a journey through the modern history of SF ... pointing out sites of classical interest along the way ... raises some big questions * Francesca Middleton, Times Literary Supplement *

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Brett M. Rogers is Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Puget Sound. Benjamin Eldon Stevens is Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics at Hollins University.

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