Tag: science fiction
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The Ritual – A Sketch, A Poem, An Anthropology
As the sun dipped beneath the mountains, they would gather in hushed anticipation. A single bell would chime, resonating into the darkening sky as twinkle sparkling little stars gave rise. That’s when they came. To plant themselves. Into flat beds Aloft on legs… …seated upon cushions, they communed with the essence of their surroundings, absorbing…
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Book Review: As If: Modern Enchantment and the Literary Pre-History of Virtual Reality
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In an age where the boundary between reality and fantasy is becoming increasingly blurred, the allure of fictional worlds has captured the imagination of millions. In his groundbreaking book “As If,” author Michael Saler delves into the depths of this phenomenon, dissecting the fascinating interplay between enchantment, irony, and reason in the modern world. Saler’s…
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It’s the Apocalypse… Again: Fandom and Fantasy in HBO’s “The Last of Us”
[[A critical analysis on the works of various apocalypse stories, including the new HBO series The Last of Us.]] The apocalypse story is a popular genre in media, with a wide range of works depicting different versions of a world-ending event. These stories can take many forms, from the zombie of George A. Romero’s “Night…