The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe
"The Book of the New Sun" is a four-volume science fiction series set in a far future, post-apocalyptic Earth, known as Urth. The story follows a journeyman torturer named Severian who is exiled for showing mercy to one of his victims. As he navigates through a world filled with strange and mythical creatures, political intrigue, and ancient technology often perceived as magic, Severian discovers his destiny is far greater than he could have ever imagined. The narrative is dense and complex, filled with allegory and symbolism, making it a challenging yet rewarding read.
The 1575th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 870-980
- Words
- 588,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 18th on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 87th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 100 Main Fantasy and Science-Fiction Books (www.mirf.ru (Russian))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)