Title
Return to the Whorl: The Final Volume of 'The Book of the Short Sun' (Book of the Short Sun, 3),New
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Gene Wolfe's Return to the Whorl is the third volume, after On Blue's Waters and In Green's Jungles, of his ambitious SF trilogy The Book of the Short Sun . . . It is again narrated by Horn, who has embarked on a quest in search of the heroic leader Patera Silk. Horn has traveled from his home on the planet Blue, reached the mysterious planet Green, and visited the great starship, the Whorl and even, somehow, the distant planet Urth. But Horn's identity has become ambiguous, a complex question embedded in the story, whose telling is itself complex, shifting from place to place, present to past. Perhaps Horn and Silk are now one being. Return to the Whorl brings Wolfe's major new fiction, The Book of the Short Sun, to a strange and seductive climax.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Return to the Whorl'? A: 'Return to the Whorl' explores themes of identity, quest, and the complexities of narrative, as the protagonist Horn searches for the enigmatic leader Patera Silk.
- Q: Is 'Return to the Whorl' a standalone book? A: No, it is the third volume in Gene Wolfe's trilogy 'The Book of the Short Sun', following 'On Blue's Waters' and 'In Green's Jungles'.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Return to the Whorl'? A: 'Return to the Whorl' is a science fiction novel, part of a larger series that delves into speculative themes and intricate storytelling.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Return to the Whorl'? A: 'Return to the Whorl' contains 416 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Return to the Whorl'? A: The book is authored by Gene Wolfe.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Return to the Whorl'? A: 'Return to the Whorl' was published on March 6, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Return to the Whorl' have? A: 'Return to the Whorl' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is 'Return to the Whorl' available in? A: 'Return to the Whorl' is sold as a new item.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Return to the Whorl'? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Return to the Whorl'.
- Q: Can you summarize the plot of 'Return to the Whorl'? A: 'Return to the Whorl' follows Horn on his journey through various planets as he seeks Patera Silk, weaving a complex narrative that questions identity and existence.