space opera

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

Noun

 * 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.
 * 2) A subgenre of speculative fiction or science fiction that uses serialization.
 * 3)  A work or production in this style.
 * 1)  A work or production in this style.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 太空歌劇
 * Dutch: ruimteopera
 * Finnish: avaruusooppera
 * German: Weltraumoper
 * Italian: epopea spaziale


 * Dutch: ruimteopera
 * Finnish: avaruusooppera


 * Dutch: ruimteopera
 * Finnish: avaruusooppera
 * German: Weltraumoper

Etymology
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