Jewels of Aptor

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.