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The story follows a modern African-American woman who is inexplicably transported back to the antebellum South, where she must navigate the complexities of slavery and racial relations while attempting to save her ancestor. more

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Octavia Butler
Octavia Butler

Octavia E. Butler was an American science fiction writer known for her profound racial, gender, and social commentary. Her works covered a wide range of themes, including race, class, gender, and the human future. Butler's writing style was unique, often exploring human identity and the place of humans in the universe. more

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