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Space opera

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Noun
  1. 1
    A subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that emphasizes space travel, romantic adventure, and larger-than-life characters often set against vast exotic settings. countable, uncountable

    "SUGGESTION DEPT: In these hectic days of phrase-coining, we offer one. Westerns are called "horse operas", the morning housewife tear-jerkers are called "soap operas". For the hacky, grinding, stinking, outworn space-ship yarn, or world-saving for that matter, we offer "space opera""

  2. 2
    A subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that uses serialization. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    A work or production in this style. countable

Etymology

Coined by fan and writer Wilson "Bob" Tucker in 1941. The term was originally derived from the term horse opera to describe a specific, hackneyed science fiction writing style.

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