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The Sword of the Lictor
Published 1982 by Timescape Books · 302 pages
Hugo · 1983
FinalistNebula · 1983
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Gene Wolfe on these ballots
13 award entries · 10 books · 1 wins · 1981–2005
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Synopsis
In the third volume of The Book of the New Sun, Severian arrives in the mountain city of Thrax to serve as lictor but releases another condemned prisoner. Fleeing with a young companion, he encounters strange beings and ancient sites across the dying Urth.
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Details
- Series
- The Book of the New Sun · Book 3
- Author nationality
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780671435950