The jewels of Aptor: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The jewels of Aptor by Samuel R. Delany: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Delany's first novel, written when he was about 19. The story follows a small group through a post-nuclear war future setting, on a quest to rescue a priestess of the goddess Argo from the land of the dark god Hama. If you're going to start reading his science fiction novels, this would be a good start - or read it after reading several of his later ones and gain an interesting perspective on his evolution as an author. For a book written in 1962 by a nineteen-year-old, it is imaginative and extraordinary. Even reading it now and seeing the marks of youth in the author's style, it's a fun story, and you can also notice the gift for description that make Delany's works so vivid.
Quick facts about The jewels of Aptor
- Title: The jewels of Aptor
- Author: Samuel R. Delany
- First published: 1962
- Genre: radiation, mutations, quest
- OpenLibrary ID: OL56832W
Where to read The jewels of Aptor
The jewels of Aptor by Samuel R. Delany is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The jewels of Aptor about?
Delany's first novel, written when he was about 19.
Who wrote The jewels of Aptor?
The jewels of Aptor was written by Samuel R. Delany.
When was The jewels of Aptor published?
The jewels of Aptor was first published in 1962.
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