Stuck on a Crossword Puzzle? Discover the Genre of “Dune” and “Flash Gordon

Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Tim who loved to read science fiction novels. One day, he came across two books that he couldn’t put down- “Dune” and “Flash Gordon.” They were both set in space and had epic storylines that captivated him.

As Tim grew up and became an avid crossword solver, he noticed a clue that read, “Genre for ‘Dune’ and ‘Flash Gordon’.” With his knowledge of these books, he immediately knew the answer was “SPACEOPERA.”

Curious about the term, Tim looked it up and discovered that it referred to a sub-genre of science fiction that emphasized adventure, romance, and larger than life characters in a space setting. The term itself originated from the soap operas of the 1920s and 30s, which had similar melodramatic characteristics.

Tim couldn’t help but smile at the connection between his favorite books and the term “space opera.” It was as if the books had helped to define this unique sub-genre in some way. From that point on, Tim had a newfound appreciation for the creativity and artistry involved in crafting these epic space adventures.