Time Considered As A Helix of Semi-Precious Stones

Time Considered As A Helix Of Semi-Precious Stones

"Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-Precious Stones" is a science fiction short story by Samuel R. Delany. It won the Hugo Award for Best Short Story 1970, and the Nebula Award for Best Novelette in 1969.

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