Octavia E. Butler

Science fiction author and educator

Octavia E. Butler - Science fiction author and educator
Born

June 22nd, 1947
77 years ago

Died

February 24th, 2006
19 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential science fiction author and educator, recognized for exploring themes of race, gender, and social issues. Awarded the Hugo and Nebula awards for literary excellence. Wrote the acclaimed Patternist series, which examines psychic abilities and societal structures. Created the Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents, dystopian novels that highlight environmental and social challenges. Contributed significantly to the genre of speculative fiction and inspired many writers and readers.

Won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards

Authored 'Kindred', exploring time travel and slavery

Wrote the 'Patternist' series

Created 'Parable of the Sower' and 'Parable of the Talents'

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