On the Beach | Style
Science Fiction
Science fiction is a type of narrative that utilizes real or imagined scientific theories and technology. Although Shute is not typically recognized as a science fiction writer, On the Beach can be considered a science fiction novel because it contemplates the consequences of a global nuclear war.
Some critics do not take science fiction literature seriously as a genre. However, since the late 1950s, many science fiction authors have tackled themes of enormous importance with spectacular results. Many of the writers associated with...
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