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On Science Fiction (Isaac Asimov)

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What does Isaac Asimov say about definitions that are too narrow or too haughty in literature?

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What reason does Asimov give for not throwing out mythological or fantasy-based literature?

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Which line expresses Asimov's view that reality is not the only thing that matters in fiction?

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What example does Asimov use to show that people still enjoy thrilling stories about old-style battles?

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Why does Asimov mention Achilles and Hector?

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To argue that mythological stories can still thrill readers

He asks whether the climactic duel of Achilles and Hector should stop exciting readers simply because people no longer fight with spears and shields.

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What does Asimov say about science fiction adventure and mythological fiction adventure?

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They are set in different kinds of universes but follow analogous paths.

Asimov compares the two kinds of adventure stories and says they work in similar ways even though their settings differ.

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In Asimov's narrow definition, how is sword-and-sorcery treated?

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As the equivalent of science fiction set in a prescientific universe

He does not call it science fiction itself; instead, he treats it as an equivalent set in another kind of universe.

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What does Asimov ask of stories set in a prescientific universe?

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They should be self-consistent and well-written and exciting.

He does not demand scientific explanation for such stories; he asks for internal consistency and quality storytelling.

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