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| − | Now often (lovingly) written '''sensawonder'''. [[Moskowitz]] may not have been completely correct, but has been vindicated insofar as most people see “Sense of Wonder” as a very important component of all fantastic literature. | + | Now often (lovingly) written '''sensawonder''' or '''sensawonda'''. [[Moskowitz]] may not have been completely correct, but has been vindicated insofar as most people see “Sense of Wonder” as a very important component of all fantastic literature. |
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Revision as of 16:56, 18 July 2020
Now often (lovingly) written sensawonder or sensawonda. Moskowitz may not have been completely correct, but has been vindicated insofar as most people see “Sense of Wonder” as a very important component of all fantastic literature.
| From Fancyclopedia 2, ca. 1959 |
| (Moskowitz) That which characterizes stfnists (def. 2) in general; and, the quality in science-fiction that arouses their admiration. Much jeering at SaM's expense has accompanied his proclamations of need for/discovery of this commodity, and many doubt that the phrase really describes anything more definite than the glow of enjoyment. |
| Fanspeak |
| This is a fanspeak page. Please extend it by adding information about when and by whom it was coined, whether it’s still in use, etc. |
