In a message dated 97-12-02 23:41:36 EST, rstoler@MAILHOST.TCS.TULANE.EDU
writes:
> >And now a question. I agree with Becca's statement that "We are what we
> are,
> >fantasy with some sort of basis in science, be it current, futuristic, or
> >otherwise." But how do Alternate History stories fit this definition?
> They
> >have long been considered science fiction.
> >
> >Anny
> >AnnyMiddon@aol.com
> >
>
> I think that alternate Histories are also sci-fi/SF they fit in too.
> Perhaps my definition was limited. If so, my apologies
>
> Becca
I didn't mean to imply that your definition was limited; I think it's as
accurate as any concise definition can be.
I meant it more as a general question: Alternative History stories are
considered science fiction, instead of fantasy. Why is this so?
Anny
AnnyMiddon@aol.com
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