The Book of the New Sun series
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| Author(s) | Gene Wolfe |
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| The Book of the New Sun is unanimously acclaimed as Gene Wolfe’s most remarkable work, hailed as “a masterpiece of science fantasy comparable in importance to the major works of Tolkien and Lewis” by Publishers Weekly, and “one of the most ambitious works of speculative fiction in the twentieth century” by The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Ursula K. Le Guin said, “Magic stuff…a masterpiece…the best science fiction I’ve read in years!” | |
The Book of the New Sun is unanimously acclaimed as Gene Wolfe’s most remarkable work, hailed as “a masterpiece of science fantasy comparable in importance to the major works of Tolkien and Lewis” by Publishers Weekly, and “one of the most ambitious works of speculative fiction in the twentieth century” by The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction.
Ursula K. Le Guin said, “Magic stuff…a masterpiece…the best science fiction I’ve read in years!”
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The Shadow of the Torturer: Volume 1 of The Book of the New Sun
The Shadow of the Torturer is the tale of young Severian, an apprentice in the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession—showing mercy toward his victim.
Ursula K. Le Guin said, “Magic stuff…a masterpiece…the best science fiction I’ve read in years!”
The Claw of the Conciliator: Volume 2 of The Book of the New Sun
- 1981 Nebula winner
- 1982 Hugo-Novel nominee
- 1982 Mythopoeic-Adult finalist
- 1982 WFA–Novel nominee
- Score: 28.31
The Claw of the Conciliator continues the saga of Severian, banished from his home, as he undertakes a mythic quest to discover the awesome power of an ancient relic, and learn the truth about his hidden destiny.
The Sword of the Lictor: Volume 3 of The Book of the New Sun
The Sword of the Lictor is the third volume in Wolfe’s remarkable epic, chronicling the odyssey of the wandering pilgrim called Severian, driven by a powerful and unfathomable destiny, as he carries out a dark mission far from his home.
The Citadel of the Autarch: Volume 4 of The Book of the New Sun
The Citadel of the Autarch brings The Book of the New Sun to its harrowing conclusion, as Severian clashes in a final reckoning with the dread Autarch, fulfilling an ancient prophecy that will forever alter the realm known as Urth.
The Urth of the New Sun: Volume 5 of The Book of the New Sun
Essential reading for any fan of the four-volume Book of the New Sun. Severian, now the Autarch of Urth, leaves the planet on the huge spaceship of the Heirodules to travel across space and time to face his greatest test—to become the New Sun or be destroyed.
Shadow & Claw: Volumes 1 & 2 of The Book of the New Sun
The Book of the New Sun is unanimously acclaimed as Gene Wolfe’s most remarkable work, hailed as “a masterpiece of science fantasy comparable in importance to the major works of Tolkien and Lewis” by Publishers Weekly, and “one of the most ambitious works of speculative fiction in the twentieth century” by The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Shadow & Claw brings together the first two books of the tetralogy in one volume:The Shadow of the Torturer is the tale of young Severian, an apprentice in the Guild of…
Sword & Citadel: Volumes 3 & 4 of The Book of the New Sun
The Book of the New Sun is unanimously acclaimed as Gene Wolfe’s most remarkable work, hailed as “a masterpiece of science fantasy comparable in importance to the major works of Tolkien and Lewis” by Publishers Weekly, and “one of the most ambitious works of speculative fiction in the twentieth century” by The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Sword & Citadel brings together the final two books of the tetralogy in one volume:The Sword of the Lictor is the third volume in Wolfe’s remarkable epic, chronicling the odyssey of the…
