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Samuel R. Delany

    April 1, 1942

    Samuel R. Delany is an author who explores the complex boundaries of human experience through his masterful prose. His work, often transcending traditional genre conventions, delves into themes of identity, race, and social structure with piercing insight. Delany's style is marked by a rich layering of language and a profound depth that challenges readers to contemplate the world around them. Through his innovative narratives, he offers a unique perspective on the human psyche and society.

    Samuel R. Delany
    Dhalgren
    Captives of the Flame
    Letters from Amherst
    The Sandman: A Game of You
    The Motion Of Light In Water
    Occasional Views Volume 1
    • 2024

      Speaking of the Fantastic V

      Interviews with Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The collection features in-depth interviews with renowned science fiction and fantasy authors, revealing their creative processes and thoughts on narrative evolution and the future of speculative fiction. Conducted by Darrell Schweitzer over decades, it includes insights from notable figures like Samuel R. Delany, C.J. Cherryh, and George R.R. Martin. These conversations provide engaging anecdotes and timeless reflections, highlighting the human side of imaginative storytelling and the minds behind some of the genre's greatest works.

      Speaking of the Fantastic V
    • 2024

      Kapitän Lorq von Ray sucht leidenschaftlich nach einer Supernova, die die Machtverhältnisse in der Galaxis verändern könnte. An Bord der Roc steht ihm eine bunte Crew zur Seite, während sie gegen den mächtigen Prince Red und seine Schwester Ruby antreten. Ein visionärer Abenteuerroman und dritter Band der Werkausgabe des Autors.

      Nova. Roman
    • 2021

      Occasional Views Volume 1

      More about Writing and Other Essays

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
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      This collection showcases the diverse writings of Samuel R. Delany, an acclaimed author known for his insightful explorations of writing and science fiction. Delany delves into themes of race, sexuality, and literature, offering a rich perspective on literary theory and the craft of storytelling. His thought-provoking essays and critiques illuminate the intersections of these topics, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in the complexities of literature and its societal implications.

      Occasional Views Volume 1
    • 2021

      Of Solids and Surds

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      In the fourth volume in the Why I Write series, the iconic Samuel Delany remembers fifty years of writing and shaping the world of speculative fiction

      Of Solids and Surds
    • 2021

      Samuel R. Delany is widely considered to be one of the greatest science fiction writers of the twentieth century, and a pioneer of Black and Queer genre fiction. Driftglass, the definitive collection of Delany's science fiction stories, displays the extraordinary depth of his writing: strange men and women labouring beneath the seas, the struggle of those attempting to break free from their galaxies, the intrigue of violent underworlds, as well as children with psychic powers and an ice cream parlour on a moon of Neptune. Radical, inventive, and brilliantly original, Driftglass contains the Hugo and Nebula award-winning stories 'Aye, and Gomorrah. . .' and 'Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-precious Stones'.

      Driftglass
    • 2021

      Letters from Amherst

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Along with commentary on his own work and the work of other writers, he ponders the state of America, discusses friends who are facing AIDS and other ailments, and comments on the politics of working in academia.

      Letters from Amherst
    • 2021

      A diverse collection of essays and interviews from one of literature's most iconic voices.

      Occasional Views, Volume 2
    • 2020

      Die Serie NIMMÈRŸA ist ein farbenfrohes Fantasyabenteuer und ein komplexer Ideenroman, der Themen wie Macht und Sexualität behandelt. Denis Scheck hebt hervor, dass Samuel R. Delany mit seinen Geschichten eine einzigartige Erzählweise geschaffen hat, die die Zukunft des 21. Jahrhunderts prägen könnte.

      Flucht aus Nimmèrÿa
    • 2015

      A, B, C

      Three Short Novels: The Jewels of Aptor, The Ballad of Beta-2, They Fly at Ciron

      • 496 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      The collection features the inaugural works of Samuel R. Delany, showcasing his early storytelling prowess. Each short novel reflects his unique style and innovative approach to science fiction, setting the stage for his future contributions to the genre. Readers can explore themes of identity, society, and the complexities of human relationships through Delany's imaginative narratives. This compilation serves as a significant introduction to one of science fiction's most influential authors.

      A, B, C
    • 2014

      The green of beetles' wings ... the red of polished carbuncle ... a web of silver fire. Lightning tore his eyes apart, struck deep inside his body; and he felt his bones split. Before it became pain, it was gone. And he was falling through blue smoke. The smoke was inside him, cool as blown ice. It was getting darker. He had heard something before, a ... voice: the Lord of the Flames.... Captives of the Flame is the first novel in the Fall of the Towers trilogy.

      Captives of the Flame