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Chapters 4 and 5 - Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer

Oct 20, 2017
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ANECDOTE

Phil's Singing Coaching

  • Phil Armstrong asks Metz for singing advice after a recent recording session.
  • Metz acted as vocal coach/director, but admits there was little coaching involved.
ADVICE

Improving Your Singing

  • Practice singing regularly to improve, just like any artistic skill.
  • Join a local choir for ear training, feedback, and a supportive environment.
INSIGHT

Tricycle: A Human Moment

  • Chapter 4 of Shadow of the Torturer, "Tricycle," is often cited as one of Severian's most human moments.
  • It's an idyllic boy-and-his-dog tale, but Severian later undermines this sentiment.
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