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Epiphany of the Long Sun Gene Wolfe

Epiphany of the Long Sun By Gene Wolfe

Epiphany of the Long Sun by Gene Wolfe


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Summary

The two novels combined in this omnibus ("Calde of the Long Sun" and "Exodus from the Long Sun") comprise the second half of Gene Wolfe's epic sci-fi adventure "The Book of the Long Sun".

Epiphany of the Long Sun Summary

Epiphany of the Long Sun by Gene Wolfe

The two novels combined in this omnibus (Calde of the Long Sun and Exodus from the Long Sun) comprise the second half of Gene Wolfe's long novel, The Book of the Long Sun. Publishers weekly calls it "One of the major SF series of the decade...The complex language is lovingly crafted. The culture of the Whorl, particularly in its religious manifestations, is presented in rich and fascinating detail. Silk makes for an engaging protagonist...The series as a whole is a bona fide masterpiece". Epiphany is a companion volume to the previously published Litany of the Long Sun and now joins our distinguished Wolfe backlist.

Epiphany of the Long Sun Reviews

"Consistently high ambition and achievement." --The New York Times

"One of the major SF series of te decade...a bona fide masterpiece." --Publishers Weekly

"Few writers dare to attempt a Great Work; Wolfe attempts it and succeeds." --The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

About Gene Wolfe

Gene Wolfe (1931-2019) was the Nebula Award-winning author of The Book of the New Sun tetralogy in the Solar Cycle, as well as the World Fantasy Award winners The Shadow of the Torturer and Soldier of Sidon. He was also a prolific writer of distinguished short fiction, which has been collected in such award-winning volumes as Storeys from the Old Hotel and The Best of Gene Wolfe.

A recipient of the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, the Edward E. Smith Memorial Award, and six Locus Awards, among many other honors, Wolfe was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2007, and named Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2012.

Additional information

GOR004327410
9780312860721
0312860722
Epiphany of the Long Sun by Gene Wolfe
Used - Very Good
Paperback
St Martin's Press
2001-01-18
656
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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