Octavia E. Butler

Science Fiction / Afrofuturism

USA (deceased) · Era not yet recorded

Themes & subjects

Science Fiction, Afrofuturism

Biography

Pioneering science fiction author (1947-2006). Kindred (1979) time travel examining slavery. Parable series dystopian prophecy. Xenogenesis trilogy exploring humanity and alien contact. First SF writer to receive MacArthur Fellowship.

Recorded works

• Kindred
• Parable of the Sower
• Dawn (Xenogenesis)
• Fledgling

Awards & recognition

• Hugo Award
• Nebula Award
• MacArthur Fellowship

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