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Shadow & claw : the first half of the book of the new sun / Gene Wolfe ; [with a new introduction by Ada Palmer].

Wolfe, Gene, (author.). Palmer, Ada, (writer of introduction.).

Summary:

"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. 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 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 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. "One of the most ambitious works of speculative fiction in the twentieth century." -- The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781250781253 (trade paperback)
ISBN: 1250781256
ISBN: 9781250827043 (paper-over-board)
ISBN: 1250827043
Physical Description: xiii, 510 pages ; 21 cm
Edition: First Tor Essentials edition.
Publisher: New York : Tor Essentials, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"A Tom Doherty Associates book." "This is an omnibus edition consisting of the novels The shadow of the torturer ©1980 and The claw of the conciliator ©1981"--Title page verso.
Formatted Contents Note:	The shadow of the torturer -- The claw of the conciliator.