... theories that explains known phenomenon or predicts new phenomenon. The first "real" science fiction novel is considered to be Mary Wollstonecraft's "Frankenstein" written in 1818. The story is established on the science of that age and many events were given explanations using a scientific approach. Authors that are seen as pioneers of science fiction are Robert Louis Stevenson "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and Edgar Allan Poe. Edgar Allan Poe is mostly famous ... for his many tales or horror, but many of his stories are very close to science fiction ... ...

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