Nova

Name: Nova
Author: Samuel R. Delany

Novel by Samuel Delany

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Author: Samuel R. Delany
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Released: 1968
Publisher: Doubleday
Language: English
Genre: science fiction

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Nоva is a science fiction novel by American writer Samuel R. Delany published in 1968. The plot concerns the spaceship captain Lorq Von Ray's search for a nova, which will produce the essential power source Illyrion, and his vendetta with the Red family, who seek to kill him. Nominally space opera, it explores the politics and culture of a future where cyborg technology is universal, yet making major decisions can involve using tarot cards. It has strong mythological overtones, relating to both the Grail Quest and Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece.

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Country of origin: United States
Title: Nova
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Nova
Form of creative work: novel
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Has version, edition or translation: Nova
Nominations: Hugo Award for Best Novel(1969)
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