Frank Reade Jr. and His Engine of the Clouds (eBook)
Luis Senarens (1863–1939), an American author of Cuban descent, is often hailed as the 'American Jules Verne' and is recognized for his significant contribution to the genre of dime novels—specifically, science fiction and adventure stories for the youth of his time. Senarens was remarkably prolific, having authored over a thousand novels predominantly under various pseudonyms. His most celebrated character, Frank Reade Jr., embodied the quintessential young inventor, perpetually embarking on globetrotting exploits alongside his fantastical machines, much to the delight of his young readership. His novel 'Frank Reade Jr. and His Engine of the Clouds' is a testament to his fascinations with innovation and exploration, themes that pervade much of his extensive body of work. Senarens' literary style was typified by fast-paced narratives, foregrounding the technological marvels of his age, which not only entertained but also reflected America's burgeoning interest in science and industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Though his name may not be as well-known as Verne's, Senarens contributed immeasurably to the establishment of science fiction as a popular literary genre, and his work continues to merit scholarly examination for its historical and cultural significance within American literature.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Science Fiction |
Schlagworte | 19th century • 19th century science fiction • Adventure genre roots • adventure stories • Airborne adventure • airship novels • airships • American Dime Novel • American Fiction • American Jules Verne • American Literature • antique futuristic fiction • Dime Novels • early American sci-fi • exploration and discovery • Exploration literature • Fiction • Frank Reade series • Historical technological fantasy • Inventor protagonist • inventors • literary commentary • Luis Senarens works • popular literature • proto-science fiction • Science Fiction • steampunk adventure • Technology marvels • victorian era inventions • Victorian science fiction |
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