Cover of Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany

Dhalgren

Dhalgren is a dystopian work by Samuel R. Delany, published in 1975. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of propaganda. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorSamuel R. Delany
First published1975
ISBN-139780553085549
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

Dhalgren is a 1970s dystopia by Samuel R. Delany. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, surfacing propaganda. Library catalogues index it under subjects including city and town life, fiction, american science fiction, long now manual for civilization, city and town life -- fiction, and fiction, science fiction, general. The edition on file has been issued by Bantam Books and carries ISBN 9780553085549. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was Dhalgren published?

Dhalgren was first published in 1975.

Who wrote Dhalgren?

Dhalgren was written by Samuel R. Delany.

What kind of dystopia is Dhalgren?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, with themes of Propaganda. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of Dhalgren?

A catalogued edition of Dhalgren carries ISBN-13 9780553085549.

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