Description
Embark on an epic journey with Severian, an apprentice torturer exiled from his guild for an act of forbidden mercy. Banished to the distant reaches of Urth, he finds himself entangled in a mythic quest to uncover the secrets of the Claw of the Conciliator, an artifact of immense power. As Severian grapples with his past and the weight of his destiny, he navigates a richly imagined world filled with political intrigue, ancient mysteries, and profound philosophical questions. Gene Wolfe's masterful prose weaves a complex tapestry of science fantasy, inviting readers to question reality and the nature of truth itself.
Available Editions
paperback
Orb Books
Published Oct 15, 1994
418 pages
ISBN: 9781429966276
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Details
First Published
1983
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe.