Delany, Samuel R.
Einstein Intersection, The
- ISBN 13:
- 9780819563361
- author:
- Delany, Samuel R.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wesleyan University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 149
- Genre:
- Delany, Samuel R. - Prose & Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Einstein Intersection is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of cultural identity and myth-making. Set among the remnants of human civilization, it tells the story of Lo Lobey's quest to reclaim his lost love, Friza, through the lens of an alien's struggle to assimilate Earth's mythology. As Lo Lobey navigates this unfamiliar world, he must confront the dominant ideologies that shape human society. The novel delves into the tensions between those who are "different" and the cultural norms they seek to challenge. With luminous prose, Delany crafts a rich and hallucinated narrative that probes the boundaries of history, identity, and belonging. This novel offers a nuanced exploration of the human condition, one that invites readers to consider the ways in which we create and negotiate our own myths and meanings.
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