Biology and Manners: Essays on the Worlds and Works of Lois McMaster Bujold (Liverpool Science Fiction Texts & Studies, #64)

Regina Yung Lee (Editor) and Una McCormack (Editor)

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This volume of essays continues the establishment of Lois McMaster Bujold as an important author of contemporary science fiction and fantasy. It argues persuasively that Bujold's corpus spans the distance between two full arcs of US feminism, and has anticipated or responded to several of its current concerns in ways that invite or even require theoretical exploration.

The fourteen essays collected here provide wide-ranging scholarly analyses of Bujold's work and worlds so far, covering not only the science fiction and fantasy series, but taking into account the wealth of ancillary material inspired by her works, such as fan fiction and role-playing games. Examining the major series through a range of perspectives, including feminist readings, queer theory, and disability studies, this volume aims to establish beyond doubt the seriousness of intent behind Bujold's various artistic projects and provide a set of rich readings of this engaging, experimental, playful, and popular author.

  • ISBN13 9781789621730
  • Publish Date 17 June 2020
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Liverpool University Press
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 320
  • Language English