“Actions are interesting to watch. I learn about the actors. Their movements are emblems of the tensions in this internal landscape, which their actions resolve. About-to-act is an interesting state to experience, because I am conscious of just those tensions. Acting itself feels fairly dull; it not only resolves, it obliterates those tensions from my consciousness. Acting is only interesting as it leads to new tensions that, irrelevantly, cause me to act again.”
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
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
“Ambition like a liquid ruby stains.”
“Apocalypse has come and gone. We're just grubbing in the ashes.”
“It's frightening for one artist to see another one, any other one turn away from art.”
“I suspect most of life takes place in the interstices of what's already been articulated.”