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The Motion of Light in Water is Delany’s autobiographical essay that intertwines personal biography with literary analysis. He examines his upbringing as a gay African‑American, the vibrant intellectual life of New York’s East Village, and his formative relationship with Marilyn Hacker, an interracial, open marriage that shaped both his personal and professional identities. Through candid reflection, Delany considers how his experiences inform his contributions to science fiction, highlighting the intersections of sexuality, culture, and authorship in 20th‑century American literature.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Samuel R. Delany
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