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Shadow & Claw: The First Half Of The Book Of The New Sun (The Book Of The New Sun, 1),Used
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A major work of twentiethcentury American literature...Wolfe creates a truly alien social order that the reader comes to experience from within...once into it, there is no stopping. The New York Times on The Book of the New SunThis new Tor Essentials edition of Sword & Citadel contains a new introduction by historian and novelist Ada Palmer, author of the awardwinning Too Like the Lightning.Gene Wolfe has been called 'the finest writer the science fiction world has yet produced' by the Washington Post.THE BOOK OF THE NEW SUN is unanimously acclaimed as Wolfes 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 & Science Fiction.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 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 alter forever the realm known as Urth.'Wonderfully vivid and inventive... the most extraordinary hero in the history of the heroic epic. The Washington Post
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- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: This book measures five point six seven inches in length, one point five four inches in width, and eight point five inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does 'Shadow & Claw' have? A: This book contains five hundred twenty-eight pages, providing a substantial reading experience.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: This edition features a hardcover binding, ensuring durability and longevity for readers.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Shadow & Claw'? A: This book belongs to the fantasy genre, specifically categorized as science fantasy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Shadow & Claw' is Gene Wolfe, a highly acclaimed writer in the science fiction and fantasy realms.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: The book is best suited for adult readers due to its complex themes and mature content.
- Q: What themes does 'Shadow & Claw' explore? A: This book explores themes of destiny, power, and the nature of reality, set within an intricate alien social order.
- Q: Which edition of 'Shadow & Claw' is this? A: This is the new Tor Essentials edition, which includes a fresh introduction by historian and novelist Ada Palmer.
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