The Book of the New Sun: Volume 2

Name: The Book of the New Sun: Volume 2
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781473212008
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Sword and Citadel

By Gene Wolfe

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The Book of the New Sun: Volume 2 by Gene Wolfe continues the journey of Severian, an apprentice torturer who is reluctantly exiled from his guild. As he travels through a richly imagined world filled with complex characters and political intrigue, Severian discovers deeper truths about his fate and the universe. This volume combines intricate storytelling with philosophical depth, drawing readers into an epic that blends science fiction and fantasy elements.
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You might be drawn to this enthralling continuation if you're captivated by intricate world-building and profound philosophical themes. It offers a rich tapestry of mystery, adventure, and thoughtful exploration of the human condition, making it a standout for fans of complex and imaginative sci-fi and fantasy narratives.

The Book of the New Sun: Volume 2

The concluding two volumes of Gene Wolfe's magnificent, award-winning The Book of the New Sun.

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An extraordinary epic, set a million years in the future, in the time of a dying sun, when our present culture is no longer even a memory.

The torturer's apprentice, Severian, exiled from his guild after falling in love with one of his prisoners, is now the Lictor of Thrax, a city far distant from his home. But it is not long before Severian must flee this city, too, and journey again into the world. Embattled by friends and enemies alike, pursued by monstrous creatures, the one-time torturer's apprentice must overcome hitherto unimagined perils, as he moves closer to fulfilling his ultimate destiny.

This edition contains the concluding two volumes of this four-volume novel, The Sword of the Lictor and The Citadel of the Autarch.

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The Book of the New Sun: Volume 2 is lauded as part of an extraordinary literary work, hailed as a masterpiece filled with captivating imagery and memorable characters. Reviewers like Kim Stanley Robinson, George R. R. Martin, and Ursula K. Le Guin praise its originality and majestic storytelling, suggesting it will inspire future works while remaining unmatched in its brilliance. The prose is described as intoxicating, conjuring a magical and enduring experience for readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473212008

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 131.0mm

Weight: 416g

Pages: 624

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About the Author

Gene Wolfe (1931-2019) Gene Wolfe was born in New York in 1931 and raised in Texas. After serving in the Korean War he graduated in mechanical engineering from the University of Houston and worked in engineering until becoming an editor of a trade periodical, Plant Engineering, in 1972. Following his retirement in 1984, he wrote full-time. The author of over three dozen award-wining novels and story collections, he is regarded as one of modern fantasy's most important writers. His best-known work, the four volume far-future Book of the New Sun, won the World Fantasy, BSFA, Nebula, British Fantasy and John W. Campbell memorial Awards. He won the World Fantasy Award four times for his novels and collections and the World Fantasy Life Achievement Award for his extraordinary body of work. Gene Wolfe lived in Illinois with his wife, Rosemary, until he passed away in April 2019.