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What Is Science Fiction?

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Xanatic

I felt Metropolis was overrated. Also I don't believe H. G Wells really saw himself as a science fiction writer. He just tried to get social messages across, and that was the best medium for it.

I think the story The Girl in the Fireplace is an example of science fiction in Doctor Who.


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