Science Fiction : An Enquiry into the Destabilized Settled Uncertainties (with reference to the novels of Salman Rushdie)

Abhibunnisha Begum *

Abstract

Science fiction is a genre which is used as a specific form with which we can experience 'new worlds' which are used as a means of investigating and destabilizing settled certainties concerning our own world and craving for an ultimate truth. It is the blend of the scientific and the fictional aspects which is described as the fabulous act in the works to depict the realistic aspects in an unrealistic mode which is meant for a 'social change'.

Keywords

Science fiction Salman Rushdie Postmodern narrative Destabilized realities

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Journal Information

The Interiors

Volume 3, Issue 1

ISSN: 2319-4804

Published: December 2014

Citation

Begum, A. (2014). "Science Fiction : An Enquiry into the Destabilized Settled Uncertainties (with reference to the novels of Salman Rushdie)". The Interiors, 3(1), pp. 58-63.

Corresponding Author

Abhibunnisha Begum

Research Scholar, Dept. of English, Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)