One of Octavia Butler's Best-Known Works is Now an Opera
One of Octavia Butler's Best-Known Works is Now an Opera
Science fiction and spirituality combine in the opera adaptation of "Parable of the Sower."
Science fiction and spirituality combine in the opera adaptation of "Parable of the Sower."
Butler is one of the greats of sci-fi, on par with LeGuin and honestly a better writer than either Clarke or Asimov in my opinion. Reading the Lilith's Brood series is a must for any serious sci-fi fan - her brilliance is on the level of Stephenson at his best, but with an uniquely sensitive touch that his work lacks. She's also an incredibly courageous writer -doesn't shy away from taboo subjects and renders them with a rich, deep artistry.
Great to see Parable get more recognition - I'd love to see more theater and screen adaptations of her work.