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What is the significance of the golden age of pulp fiction?
What is the significance of the golden age of pulp fiction?
- It was the era when pulp fiction became widely recognized as a literary genre
- It introduced the concept of adventure pulps with characters similar to comic book heroes
- It influenced the creation of iconic comic book characters like Superman and Batman (correct)
- It marked the beginning of science fiction literature
Why were pulp fictions printed in the 20s, 30s, 40s, and the beginning of the 1950s?
Why were pulp fictions printed in the 20s, 30s, 40s, and the beginning of the 1950s?
- To cater to the popular demand for adventure and science fiction stories
- To provide affordable entertainment during the economic depression (correct)
- To preserve folklore and myths in written form
- To counter the dominance of traditional literature
What audience were pulp fictions targeting during their golden age?
What audience were pulp fictions targeting during their golden age?
- Mainly children and young adults
- A diverse audience including the working class and people from all walks of life (correct)
- Exclusively the affluent and elite members of society
- Primarily intellectuals and scholars
How did pulp fiction contribute to popularizing science fiction?
How did pulp fiction contribute to popularizing science fiction?
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Why did pulp fiction eventually disappear and how was it considered?
Why did pulp fiction eventually disappear and how was it considered?
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