Sense of Wonder

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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.

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