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The Book of the New Sun
Book • 1983
The Book of the New Sun is a four-volume series that chronicles the atonement journey of Severian, a young man who is a member of the Guild of Torturers and Executioners.
The story is rich in religious symbolism, particularly Christian allegory, and features a complex narrative with multiple layers of meaning.
Severian's journey involves his transformation and his role in bringing redemption and resurrection to a corrupt and dying world.
The series is part of Gene Wolfe's larger 'Solar Cycle' and includes intricate world-building and deep thematic exploration.
The story is rich in religious symbolism, particularly Christian allegory, and features a complex narrative with multiple layers of meaning.
Severian's journey involves his transformation and his role in bringing redemption and resurrection to a corrupt and dying world.
The series is part of Gene Wolfe's larger 'Solar Cycle' and includes intricate world-building and deep thematic exploration.
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Philip Chase
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