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Dhalgren
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Dhalgren
A counter-culture classic and a classic of SF - a young man arrives in a near future US and writes a book that may be DHALGREN.
A counter-culture classic and a classic of SF - a young man arrives in a near future US and writes a book that may be DHALGREN.
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A young man arrives in the anarchic city of Bellona, in a near future USA. This world has two moons but could otherwise be our own.
The man, known only as 'the Kid', begins to write a novel called Dhalgren that begins where it ends.
Dhalgren is about the possibilities of fiction and about the special demands and pleasures of youth culture.
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany is often described as a challenging and enigmatic novel that expertly blends elements of science fiction and fantasy. Reviewers frequently highlight its unique narrative structure and richly detailed world-building, which some readers find captivating while others view as daunting. The book's exploration of complex themes, such as identity, community, and reality, invites diverse interpretations, contributing to its status as a cult classic in speculative fiction.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780575090996
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 July 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Gollancz
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 560g
Pages: 832
About the Author
Born in 1942 in Harlem, New York, Delany has become one of SF's most influential authors. Since 1988 he has also been Professor of Comparative Literature at Massachusetts University. He has won the Nebula Award.
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