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Critic Argues Science Fiction Lacks Greatness
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A columnist reprinting several pieces first published in 2007 argues that no science fiction work qualifies as a 'Great Book.' The essay contrasts genre exemplars—Watchmen, Asimov, Le Guin—with canonical masters like Homer, Dante, and Shakespeare, claiming genre prioritizes entertainment over enduring 'Great Ideas.' It evaluates definitions of greatness and why science fiction falls short of classical literary standards.
