Russian Science Fiction Literature and Cinema - (Cultural Syllabus) by Anindita Banerjee (Paperback)

The "Russian Science Fiction Literature and Cinema" collection is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in exploring the rich tradition of Russian science fiction on the page and screen.

With 15 remarkable essays from leading scholars, this book provides a detailed overview of the genre's important role in Russian society, politics, technology, and culture.

From the pre-Wellsian period to the present day, the collection covers a broad spectrum of topics, approaches, and transformations that have marked the developments of science fiction in Russia.

The essays are intersectional, addressing not only national and regional significance but also relations to other genres, counterparts from the Western tradition, transformations across media, and broader socio-cultural influences.

This collection is a valuable contribution to a little-studied genre and will appeal to scholars, fans, and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of science fiction and Russian culture.