Quotes from book
The Einstein Intersection

The Einstein Intersection

The Einstein Intersection is a 1967 science fiction novel by Samuel R. Delany. It won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1967 and was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1968. Delany's intended title for the book was A Fabulous, Formless Darkness.


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Samuel R. Delany photo
Samuel R. Delany photo

“As morning branded the sea, darkness fell away at the far side of the beach. I turned to follow it.”

Section 13 (closing words)
The Einstein Intersection (1967)

Samuel R. Delany photo
Samuel R. Delany photo
Samuel R. Delany photo

“You're not looking for me, you know. I'm looking for you.”

Section 5
The Einstein Intersection (1967)

Samuel R. Delany photo
Samuel R. Delany photo
Samuel R. Delany photo
Samuel R. Delany photo
Samuel R. Delany photo
Samuel R. Delany photo
Samuel R. Delany photo

“Once I was as ignorant as you; I swear, though, I can’t remember when.”

Section 9
The Einstein Intersection (1967)
Context: I must remember my own origins. Once I was as ignorant as you; I swear, though, I can’t remember when.

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