Description: Parable of the Talents: A Novel Features: Seven Stories Press Description: Review "This work stands out as a testament to the author's enormous talent, and to the human spirit." —Publishers Weekly"Butler sets the imagination free, blending the real and the possible." —United Press International Product Description Parable of the Talents celebrates the classic Butlerian themes of alienation and transcendence, violence and spirituality, slavery and freedom, separation and community, to astonishing effect, in the shockingly familiar, broken world of 2032. Long awaited, Parable of the Talents is the continuation of the travails of Lauren Olamina, the heroine of 1994's Nebula-Prize finalist, bestselling Parable of the Sower. Parable of the Talents is told in the voice of Lauren Olamina's daughter—from whom she has been separated for most of the girl's life—with sections in the form of Lauren's journal. Against a background of a war-torn continent, and with a far-right religious crusader in the office of the U.S. presidency, this is a book about a society whose very fabric has been torn asunder, and where the basic physical and emotional needs of people seem almost impossible to meet. About the Author A writer who darkly imagined the future we have destined for ourselves in book after book, and also one who has shown us the way toward improving on that dismal fate, OCTAVIA E. BUTLER (1947–2006) is recognized as among the bravest and smartest of contemporary fiction writers. A 1995 MacArthur Award winner, Butler transcended the science fiction category even as she was awarded that community’s top prizes, the Nebula and Hugo Awards. She reached readers of all ages, all races, and all religious and sexual persuasions. For years the only African-American woman writing science fiction, Butler has encouraged many others to follow in her path. Payment: We accept PayPal and all major credit cards. “Buy It Now” items require immediate purchase. Shipping: Most items ship within 1 business day of received payment. Shipping is free unless you upgrade your shipping speed at checkout. You will receive tracking information within 48 hours of shipment. Returns: If you need to return your purchase, please do so within 30 days of receiving your item. Please contact us for an RMA number. We will not accept returns without an RMA number.
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Brand: Seven Stories Press
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Color: Multicolor
Type: ABIS_BOOK
Book Title: Parable of the Talents : a Novel
Number of Pages: 368 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
Publication Year: 2017
Item Height: 1.3 in
Topic: Literary, Science Fiction / General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 19.9 Oz
Item Length: 8.5 in
Author: Octavia E. Butler
Item Width: 5.7 in
Format: Hardcover
