Tales of Nevèrÿon

About “Tales of Nevèrÿon”

A 1979 collection by Samuel R. Delany, this work consists of interrelated stories set in an ambiguous distant past that resembles sword-and-sorcery. The stories engage readers through vivid sensory details and explore themes such as language, semiotics, politics, economy, and technology. It is the first in a series that is both addictive and haunting. The collection is part of a larger work titled Some Informal Remarks Toward the Modular Calculus. Readers are encouraged to enjoy the stories and reflect on their ideas, with the option to revisit appendices later.