![]() ![]() The intellect and genius is there, even underneath prose that’s conversational without being at all vernacular or simple. Jamieson: The things she writes about are based on a huge body of research in all kinds of fields: neuroscience, geology, microbiology, the etiology of diseases. Can we ever overcome hierarchy? Can we use our intelligence in constructive ways? No matter the setting, Butler makes us struggle with the nature of humanity. ![]() There’s hope and despair as she tries to imagine worlds where humans are not undone by themselves. Moya Bailey: Butler’s work calls on us to think critically about humanity. Jamieson: She’s an award-winning speculative fiction writer whose work takes you to places that you didn’t realize you wanted to go.ĭr. ![]() How would you introduce Butler’s work to those who may not have read it?ĭr. Jamieson, which works to start with – and next steps if you already love her novels. It has been adapted for musicals, graphic novels, conferences, exhibitions and an upcoming television production by director Ava duVernay.įor those who have yet to read her books, TIME asked two Butler experts, Northeastern University professor Dr. The only lasting truth is Change.” And while Butler passed away in 2006, her work continues to change and inspire other artists. ![]() Twenty-five years ago, author Octavia Butler published her iconic Parable of the Sower with the epigraph: “All that you touch you Change. ![]()
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