The Jewels of Aptor

audiobook

The Jewels of Aptor

by Samuel R. Delany

EN·~4 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total

THE JEWELS OF APTOR - by SAMUEL R. DELANY

0:43

PROLOGUE

6:02

CHAPTER I

18:31

CHAPTER II

21:51

CHAPTER III

27:07

CHAPTER IV

25:46

CHAPTER V

19:11

CHAPTER VI

15:28

CHAPTER VII

23:51

CHAPTER VIII

33:17

Description

A lone figure stands on a wet shore, still haunted by a vivid, brutal film projected by a mentor who insists that the past holds the keys to understanding the present. Their conversation drifts from telepathy to ancient myths, weaving philosophy with the raw sensations of sand, sea and scarlet memory. The world they inhabit bears the scars of a long‑ago catastrophe, its landscape a patchwork of ruins and strange, glowing horizons that hint at deeper mysteries.

Compelled to move beyond the beach, the protagonist joins a small band of seekers traveling toward the forbidden region known as Aptor. Along the way they confront strange phenomena, confrontations with hostile forces, and the ever‑present question of why history repeats itself. As the journey unfolds, each step brings new clues about the “jewels” hidden within the wasteland, inviting listeners to ponder what truly shapes a civilization—and what might still be salvaged from its ashes.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (284K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Feb 3, 2013

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Samuel R. Delany

Samuel R. Delany

b. 1942

A major voice in science fiction and literary criticism, this award-winning writer is known for bold, idea-rich books that explore language, race, sexuality, and the shape of society. His work ranges from inventive novels like Babel-17 and Dhalgren to memoir and sharp, influential essays.

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