Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany
The novel follows the journey of a poet with amnesia, known only as the Kid, through a dystopian city named Bellona. The city has been isolated from the rest of the world following a catastrophic event of unknown origin. The Kid navigates through a society where time, identity, and reality are all fluid, engaging with various groups of outcasts and explorers. The narrative is marked by its experimental style, incorporating elements of science fiction, surrealism, and metafiction.
The 1060th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1975
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-900
- Words
- 142,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 33rd on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)
- 140th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 1130th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Powell's Essential List: 25 Essential Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Isn't Enough: Our 25 Honorable Mentions (Powells' City of Books)
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)