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Sisters of Tomorrow: The First Women of Science Fiction

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2016432 pagesWesleyan University Press

Synopsis

This anthology challenges the traditional view of science fiction by highlighting the significant contributions of women to the genre. It features a comprehensive collection of works from early twentieth-century female authors, including short stories, editorials, illustrations, and science journalism. The book provides critical context and author biographies, connecting these pioneering women's work to broader patterns of feminine literary and cultural production in America.

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Authors

Lisa Yaszek is a Georgia Tech professor and a leading voice in science fiction studies. She's the editor of The Future is Female! 2, a collection that explores groundbreaking women in the genre. If you're looking for exciting new voices in sci-fi, her work is a great place to start.

Kathleen Ann Goonan writes science fiction. Her stories have been featured in collections like Year's Best SF 14 and The Year's Top Short SF Novels 8.

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Mary ShelleySupporting
Clare Winger HarrisSupporting
Judith MerrilSupporting
Lisa YaszekCameo
Kathleen Ann GoonanCameo

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Early Classics Of Science Fiction

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Book cover of Sisters of Tomorrow: The First Women of Science Fiction (Early Classics Of Science Fiction)
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