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Samuel R. Delany

    1 avril 1942

    Samuel R. Delany est un auteur qui explore les frontières complexes de l'expérience humaine à travers sa prose magistrale. Son œuvre, qui transcende souvent les conventions de genre traditionnelles, aborde avec une perspicacité pénétrante des thèmes tels que l'identité, la race et la structure sociale. Le style de Delany se caractérise par une riche superposition de langage et une profonde profondeur qui met au défi les lecteurs de contempler le monde qui les entoure. À travers ses récits innovants, il offre une perspective unique sur la psyché humaine et la société.

    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

      • 200pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      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

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      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

      • 400pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      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

      • 168pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      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

      • 160pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      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

      • 400pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

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

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

      • 360pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      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

      • 496pages
      • 18 heures de lecture

      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

      • 130pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      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