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Jewels of Aptor

Samuel R. Delany

Jewels of Aptor

Jewels of Aptor

Samuel R. Delany

Published in 1962, 'Jewels of Aptor' is Samuel R. Delany's debut novel, set several centuries after a nuclear holocaust known as the Great Fire. The story follows a young woman on her quest for destiny, aided by a four-armed youth. This novel serves as a prologue to Delany's later work, 'Captives of the Flame,' and is notable for its exploration of themes such as identity and survival in a post-apocalyptic world.

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