Published In
Western Historical Quarterly
Document Type
Post-Print
Publication Date
Fall 2018
Subjects
Ocatavia E. Butler -- Criticism and interpretation, Pasadena (Calif.) -- Fiction, African American authors
Abstract
The article explores the science fiction writing of African American author Octavia E. Butler. The author analyzes several of Butler's books, including "Parable of the Sower," "Kindred," and "Mind of My Mind," and examines how these stories repeatedly feature Butler's hometown of Pasadena, California.
DOI
10.1093/whq/why037
Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/27128
Citation Details
Abbott, C. (2018). Pasadena on Her Mind: Exploring Roots of Octavia E. Butler’s Fiction. Western Historical Quarterly.
Description
This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced PDF of an article accepted for publication in Western Historical Quarterly following peer review. The version of record Abbott, C. (2018). Pasadena on Her Mind: Exploring Roots of Octavia E. Butler’s Fiction. Western Historical Quarterly. is available online at: https://doi.org/10.1093/whq/why037.