Octavia E. Butler

Octavia E. Butler (1947–2006) was an American novelist and writer.

Also recorded as Octavia Butler.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Octavia Estelle Butler.

Born at Pasadena in 1947, died at Lake Forest Park in 2006.

In detail

Octavia E. Butler studied at Pasadena City College, California State University, Los Angeles and John Muir High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are fantasy, science fiction, feminist science fiction and speculative fiction. The authority associates the name with Afrofuturism.

Works named in the authority record are Kindred, Lilith's Brood, Parable of the Sower and Patternist series.

Distinctions recorded are MacArthur Fellows Program, Nebula Award for Best Novel, Langston Hughes Medal and Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Octavia E. Butler”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q239739: Octavia E. Butler

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