This is a timeline of science fiction as a literary tradition. While the date of the start of science fiction is debated, this list includes a range of Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance-era precursors and proto-science fiction as well, as long as these examples include typical science fiction themes and topoi such as travel to outer space and encounter with alien life-forms.
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Some 15th century writers imitated the 14th century author Geoffrey Chaucer (1340 -1400), such as John Lydgate and Thomas Hoccleve. Notable poets include Stephen Hawes, Alexander Barclay, William Dunbar, Robert Henryson, and Gawin Douglas. John Skelton wrote ironic and satirical works which blended Medieval and Renaissance styles. |
Author | Francis Bacon |
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Language | Latin/English |
Genre | Utopian novel |
Publication date | 1624/1626 |
Publication place | United Kingdom |
Media type | Print (hardback) |
Pages | 46 pp |
Text | New Atlantis at Wikisource |
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Author | H. G. Wells |
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Language | English |
Genre | Science fiction |
Publisher | Heinemann, Stone & Kimball |
Publication date | 1896 |
Publication place | United Kingdom |
Media type | Print (hardcover) |
Pages | 209 p. |
Preceded by | The Wonderful Visit |
Followed by | The Wheels of Chance |
Text | The Island of Doctor Moreau at Wikisource |
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Author | Hugo Gernsback |
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Language | English |
Genre | Science fiction novel |
Publication date | 1911 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Preceded by | none |
Followed by | none |
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Author | Edgar Rice Burroughs |
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Cover artist | Frank R. Paul |
Language | English |
Subject | Barsoom |
Genre | Science fiction |
Publication place | United States |
Preceded by | The Chessmen of Mars |
Followed by | A Fighting Man of Mars |
Text | [[s:The Master Mind of Mars|The Master Mind of Mars]] at Wikisource |
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