Ficção científica - breve panorama histórico

Abstract

This text is divided into two parts: in Part I we address the origins of science fiction and its international and national historical context, and in Part II we address the works considered relevant to the genre in the international and national scenarios, its themes and subgenres. In each of these parts, there are subdivisions organized as follows: Science fiction: a new literary genre; Historical context of the emergence of science fiction; Science fiction in Brazil (Part I); Works considered relevant on the international scene; Works considered relevant on the national scene; Science fiction themes and subgenres (Part II).