The Shades of Time; A Science-Fiction Novella
| Title | The Shades of Time; A Science-Fiction Novella |
| Year for Search | 1969 |
| Authors | Darity, William A Jr.(b. 1953) |
| Date Published | 1969 |
| Publisher | The William-Frederick Press |
| Place Published | New York |
| Keywords | African American author, Male author |
| Annotation | Future with a series of eutopias and dystopias, all very technologically advanced. Begins with a near eutopia of reason combined with the recognition of the need for passion and exercise. A dystopia of humanity controlled by superior intellects becomes a flawed utopia. It all turns out to be an induced dream. |
| Holding Institutions | OSt |
| Author Note | The African American author (b. 1953) was 16 years old when he wrote the novel. He is now the Samuel DuBois Cook Professor of Public Policy, African and African American Studies, and Economics at Duke University. |
| Full Text | 1969 Darity, William A., Jr. (b. 1953). The Shades of Time; A Science-Fiction Novella. New York: The William-Frederick Press. OSt Future with a series of eutopias and dystopias, all very technologically advanced. Begins with a near eutopia of reason combined with the recognition of the need for passion and exercise. A dystopia of humanity controlled by superior intellects becomes a flawed utopia. It all turns out to be an induced dream. The African American author was 16 years old when he wrote the novel. He is now the Samuel DuBois Cook Professor of Public Policy, African and African American Studies, and Economics at Duke University. |
