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From: rfg@hound.UUCP (R.GRANTGES)
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Subject: Re: Re: space "operas"
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Date: Tue, 4-Jun-85 08:19:53 EDT
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If there is "space opera," then there ought logically to be the equivalents of
"Space Verdi," Space Puccini," "Space Wagner," etc.

My personal definition of space opera does not include the built-in put-downs
being promulgated about the net - probably by people who would put down
conventional opera, if they could.

Therefore, my definition is quite able to include "The Foundation" series.
You see, I <like> space opera.  And I <like> the Foundation series. Perhaps
Asimov is Wagner and the Foundation is the Ring.

Lastly, people who have not read George O. Smith's space operas have a
real treat in store for them.  "Pattern for Conquest" is my favorite, but
there are others.
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"It's the thought, if any, that counts!"  Dick Grantges  hound!rfg