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A key differentiator between fantasy and science fiction is that fantasy stories often take place in worlds, while science fiction stories take place on a planet. Thus, the theme of planets is common among some of the great science fiction works in history. Explore the use of planets—whether being discovered or already colonized—in a variety of works. Focus on Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy, which uses accurate scientific data, and take a deep dive into Frank Herbert’s vision

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Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2016

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