Cover of The Pleasant Profession of Robert A. Heinlein

Farah Mendlesohn

The Pleasant Profession of Robert A. Heinlein

2019

This book provides a critical analysis of Robert A. Heinlein's science fiction works and examines his significant influence on American science fiction literature. Mendlesohn offers scholarly interpretation and criticism of Heinlein's writing within the broader context of the genre's historical development.

Heinlein, robert a. (robert anson), 1907-1987Science fiction, americanScience fiction, history and criticismCriticism and interpretationInfluenceAmerican Science fictionHistory and criticismInfluence (Literary, artistic, etc.)