Samuel R. Delany
Born in 1942
Samuel Ray Delany is an acclaimed American science fiction author born in 1942 to a prominent black family in Harlem.
He began publishing at age 20 and has written numerous award-winning novels and short stories.
Delany's work often explores themes of sexuality, race, and urban life.
He has also written autobiographical works discussing his experiences as a black, gay, and dyslexic writer.
Since 1988, Delany has been a professor at various universities, teaching comparative literature and English.
He has published books of criticism, interviews, and essays, and was the subject of a 2007 documentary film.
