Meaning of space opera | Babel Free

Definitions

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

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Examples

“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"”

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