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The Book of the New Sun

The Book of the New Sun, a sci-fi tetralogy by Gene Wolfe. Comprising The Shadow of the Torturer, The Claw of the Concilator, The Sword of the Lictor, and The Citadel of the Autarch. One of the most complicated and interesting works of sci-fi from the 20th century.
Aug
22
Eastern Orthodox Liturgy

A Theology of The Book of the New Sun: Sacrifice and Time

Part two of a theological investigation of Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun, focusing on sacrifice, time, and storytelling.
17 min read
Jul
30
Box and Cover Art for the Folio Society publication of The Book of the New Sun.

A Theology of The Book of the New Sun: God and Creation

Part one of a theological investigation of Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun
13 min read
Jul
23
Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun and the Dark Souls 3 knight

The Book of the New Sun Is the Dark Souls of Books

Gene Wolfe and Dark Souls are both difficult and engrossing. In demanding rereading and replaying, they resist the passivity of consumer culture.
17 min read