Foundation Novels: Discussion & Reviews

Thread starter Cladson
Start date Nov 10, 2005
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SUMMARY

The forum discussion centers on Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" series, including the original trilogy: "Foundation," "Foundation and Empire," and "Second Foundation," as well as later works like "Prelude to Foundation" and "Forward the Foundation." Participants express nostalgia for dedicated book discussion forums and share their opinions on the quality of the original versus later novels. The conversation also highlights the significance of science fiction as a literary genre and suggests various other science fiction works and authors, such as Arthur C. Clarke and Robert Heinlein, that readers might explore.

PREREQUISITES

Familiarity with Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" series
Understanding of science fiction as a literary genre
Knowledge of notable science fiction authors, including Arthur C. Clarke and Robert Heinlein
Awareness of the historical context of science fiction literature

NEXT STEPS

Read "Foundation" by Isaac Asimov and its sequels
Explore "Rendezvous with Rama" and "Childhood's End" by Arthur C. Clarke
Investigate the "Future History" series by Robert Heinlein
Discover works by contemporary authors like Alastair Reynolds and Greg Egan

USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for science fiction enthusiasts, literature students, and anyone interested in exploring classic and contemporary science fiction narratives.

Jan 16, 2006

TheStatutoryApe

Evo said:

Yes history and more classical literature. We have no appropriate place anymore for science fiction and other genres. I personally LOVE science fiction.
We used to have a forum where we could discuss books. I miss that.

Mine was supposed to be for what ever sort of fiction or even non-fiction that was for entertainment reading. I'll have to find it and maybe ressurect it.