Octavia Butler was an American science fiction writer who broke barriers as one of the few prominent African American women in the genre. Her works explore themes of race, gender, and power through speculative fiction that remains remarkably relevant.
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Butler's writing combines rigorous scientific speculation with deep exploration of social issues. Her prose is clear and powerful, often featuring marginalized protagonists navigating complex power dynamics.
"All that you touch you change. All that you change changes you."
"There is nothing new under the sun, but there are new suns."
"The only lasting truth is change. God is change."
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