Descrizione
a cura di M. Barbero e C. GelliFive stories written by some of the most famous science-fiction authors: H.G. Wells - the English father of this genre - with a story of a crystal egg which enables the owner of a curiosity shop to see the Martians; H.P. Lovecraft with the Cthulhu literary mythology; A. Porges who writes a story in which humanity is freed from space invaders by man's traditional enemy: the devil; A.C. Clarke with Sentinel of Eternity, from which S. Kubrick's film "2001: A Space Odyssey" drew inspiration; I. Asimov with a tale in which a space war is won by means of a not very orthodox strategy…
A presentation on the history and themes of science-fiction introduces the book; stimulating inserts enrich each story.
Teacher's Resources available online: Answer Key - Audioscripts - Summing-up Activities.
Cinque racconti di alcuni dei più famosi autori di fantascienza: il capostipite H. G. Wells con un racconto su un uovo di cristallo da cui si vedono i marziani; H. P. Lovecraft con la mitologia letteraria Cthulhu; A. E. Van Vogt si inserisce nel filone dell'alieno mostruoso e ostile; A. Porges racconta dell'umanità che viene liberata dagli invasori grazie al diavolo; A. C. Clarke con The Sentinel, da cui fu tratto il film di S. Kubrick "2001: Odissea nello spazio"; I. Asimov con una guerra stellare vinta con una strategia non proprio ortodossa…
Indice
Introduction:4What is Science Fiction?4History of Science Fiction?4Main Themes and Characters7Popularity of Sci-Fi in Films or TV Series7H.G. Wells9Story 1 – The Crystal Egg11Extension: Is there life on Mars?27H.P. Lovecraft29Story 2 – The Call of Cthulhu31Extension: Excuse me, Cthulhu who?48A. Porges50Story 3 – The Liberator52Extension: A deal with the Devil65A.C. Clarke67Story 4 – Sentinel of Eternity69Extension: 2001: A Space Odyssey82I. Asimov85Story 5 – The Machine That Won the War87Extension: Technology at risk or the risks of technology?100Summing-up activities102Glossary106
Dettagli
EditoreEdiscoPagine116ISBN9788844118099Anno2024