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A Pioneer In Paving Greater Diversity In Sci-Fi

10 minutes | Sunday, January 14, 2024

For decades, science fiction was a genre written almost exclusively by white males. Now, the genre is flourishing with diverse voices, thanks in part to the trailblazing writer Octavia E. Butler. Historian Gerry Canavan discusses the obstacles Butler faced and her legacy on one of the most popular genres in American literature.
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A Pioneer In Paving Greater Diversity In Sci-Fi
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