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[[File:Tom_Swift_and_His_Submarine_Black_Operations.jpg|thumb|''Tom Swift and his Submarine Black Operations'' is a satire on the original Tom Swift.]]'''Tom Swift''' is the main character of five series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology. | [[File:Tom_Swift_and_His_Submarine_Black_Operations.jpg|thumb|''Tom Swift and his Submarine Black Operations'' is a satire on the original Tom Swift.]]'''Tom Swift''' is the main character of five series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology. | ||
First published in 1910, the series total more than 100 volumes. | First published in 1910, the series total more than 100 volumes. | ||
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Most of the books are credited to the collective pseudonym "Victor Appleton". | Most of the books are credited to the collective pseudonym "Victor Appleton". | ||
The books generally describe the effects of science and technology as wholly beneficial, and the role of the inventor in society as admirable and heroic. | The books generally describe the effects of science and technology as wholly beneficial, and the role of the inventor in society as admirable and heroic. | ||
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== Fiction cross-reference == | == Fiction cross-reference == | ||
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* [[Tom Swift and His Elder Gods Communicizer]] | * [[Tom Swift and His Elder Gods Communicizer]] | ||
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* [[Hero (nonfiction)]] | |||
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Swift Tom Swift] @ Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Swift Tom Swift] @ Wikipedia | ||
Revision as of 10:42, 22 June 2016
Tom Swift is the main character of five series of American juvenile science fiction and adventure novels that emphasize science, invention and technology.
First published in 1910, the series total more than 100 volumes.
The character was created by Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, a book-packaging firm.
Tom's adventures have been written by various ghostwriters, beginning with Howard Garis.
Most of the books are credited to the collective pseudonym "Victor Appleton".
The books generally describe the effects of science and technology as wholly beneficial, and the role of the inventor in society as admirable and heroic.
In the News
Fiction cross-reference
Nonfiction cross-reference
External links:
- Tom Swift @ Wikipedia