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Samuel R. Delany

    1 de abril de 1942

    Samuel R. Delany es un autor que explora los complejos límites de la experiencia humana a través de su magistral prosa. Su obra, que a menudo trasciende las convenciones genéricas tradicionales, se adentra en temas de identidad, raza y estructura social con una perspicacia penetrante. El estilo de Delany se caracteriza por una rica superposición de lenguaje y una profunda profundidad que desafía a los lectores a contemplar el mundo que les rodea. A través de sus innovadoras narrativas, ofrece una perspectiva única sobre la psique humana y la sociedad.

    Samuel R. Delany
    Flight from Nevèrÿon
    Letters from Amherst
    The Sandman. Volume 5: A game of you
    The Motion Of Light In Water
    Occasional Views, Volume 2
    Occasional Views Volume 1
    • Speaking of the Fantastic V

      Interviews with Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors

      • 200 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      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 V2024
    • Nova. Roman

      • 240 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      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. Roman2024
      4,4
    • Occasional Views Volume 1

      More about Writing and Other Essays

      • 400 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      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 12021
      4,4
    • Of Solids and Surds

      • 168 páginas
      • 6 horas de lectura

      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 Surds2021
      4,1
    • Letters from Amherst

      • 160 páginas
      • 6 horas de lectura

      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 Amherst2021
      4,0
    • Occasional Views, Volume 2

      • 400 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

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

      Occasional Views, Volume 22021
      4,7
    • Flucht aus Nimmèrÿa

      • 360 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      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 Nimmèrÿa2020
    • A, B, C

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

      • 496 páginas
      • 18 horas de lectura

      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, C2015
      3,8
    • Captives of the Flame

      • 130 páginas
      • 5 horas de lectura

      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 Flame2014
      3,0