The other day, I was watching a movie, and my wife asked me what genre it was supposed to be, and I had the hardest time describing it. It was a historical movie with some science fiction and a lot of gadgets, and I finally just blurted out, I don't know, it's steampunk! So, today, I'm going to go over the definition of steampunk, look at some examples, and clue you into the characteristics Let's dive in. Steampunk DefinitionSteampunk is a subgenre of science fiction. It blends futuristic technology and aesthetics into 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. This balance of past and future creates an alternate timeline where storytellers can create their own interpretation of events and history. Steampunk CharacteristicsHonestly, like I said in the opening, the easiest way to define Steampunk is just to dive into the way it looks. Like if you see these things, you can assume you're diving into the subgenre. Steam-powered technology: Steampunk emphasizes the use of steam power in machinery and invention from the Victorian era (roughly 1837-1901). Various Victorian aesthetics: Fashion, architecture, design, and cultural elements of the 19th century.Out of Place Tech: It features futuristic tech that is out of place in the historical setting. There's zeppelins, gadgets, weapons, and other designs that don't totally fit.Alternative history: Steampunk often explores "what if" scenarios, imagining how the world might have developed and how different historical events might have gone.Steampunk Origins Authors Jules Verne and HG Welles wrote stories that had all the characteristics of this...
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