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“I want wonderful and fascinating and marvelous things to happen to me and I don't want to do anything the make them happen. Nothing at all. I suppose that makes you think I'm a superficial person... no, you're too intelligent. But a lot of people would.”

Quote by Samuel R. Delany

Work

Dhalgren

Dhalgren is a novel that explores themes of chaos, identity, and the human condition within a fictional, post-apocalyptic city. The story is characterized by its fragmented and nonlinear narrative style, which has been both praised and criticized for its difficulty to follow. The novel is considered a classic of postmodern literature and has influenced many works in the genre. more

Author

Samuel R. Delany
Samuel R. Delany

Samuel R. Delany is an American author renowned for his science fiction and fantasy novels. His works are celebrated for their complex narrative structures, profound social commentary, and exploration of gender. Born on April 1, 1942, Delany's writing career spans several decades, and he has had a significant impact on contemporary literature. more

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“I have an ability - that I haven’t seen in my life - to imagine and see you. And when I see something or hear a word and comment on it in my mind, I hear your answer in my ear, as if you were standing next to me with your hand in mine. Sometimes, I hear you laughing, and sometimes I hear you refusing my opinion and other times you’re the first to make a comment, and I stare at the eyes of those standing in front of me to see if they saw you with me.”