author
Samuel R. Delany
b. 1942
A groundbreaking voice in science fiction, criticism, and memoir, this award-winning writer is known for bold, imaginative books that explore language, identity, race, sexuality, and society. His work helped expand what science fiction could do, both on the page and in the wider culture.
2 Audiobooks
The Jewels of Aptor
by Samuel R. Delany
Captives of the Flame
by Samuel R. Delany
About the author
Born in New York City on April 1, 1942, Samuel R. Delany emerged as one of the most important and original writers in modern science fiction. He began publishing in the early 1960s, and his novels Babel-17, The Einstein Intersection, Nova, and Dhalgren brought him lasting recognition for their inventive style and intellectual range.
Alongside fiction, he built a major body of work as a critic, essayist, and memoirist. His writing often brings together literary experimentation with questions about language, urban life, sexuality, and social power, making his books influential far beyond genre fiction.
Delany has also taught and lectured widely, including as a professor of English and creative writing at Temple University. Readers often return to his work for its curiosity, ambition, and willingness to ask difficult, lasting questions.