“You must know the story of how the race of ancient days reached the stars, and how they bargained away all the wild half of themselves to do so, so that they no longer cared for the taste of the pale wind, no for love or lust, nor to make new songs nor to sing old ones, nor for any of the other animal things they believed they had brought with them out of the rain forests al the bottom of time--though in fact, so my uncle told me, those things brought them”
Quote by Gene Wolfe
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Sword & Citadel: The Second Half of 'The Book of the New Sun'
In this second half of the 'The Book of the New Sun' series, readers delve deeper into the intricate political landscape and the magical forces shaping the destiny of a world. The story follows a protagonist navigating a complex web of power struggles and encountering fantastical creatures and ancient mysteries. more
Author
Gene Wolfe
Gene Wolfe is a renowned American science fiction and fantasy writer, born on May 7, 1931. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound philosophical insights, with notable series such as 'The Book of the New Sun' and 'The Urth of the New Sun'. Wolfe's writing career spans over half a century, and his influence on science fiction and fantasy literature has been profound. more
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