Description

Gene Wolfe's seminal work, The Fifth Head of Cerberus, unfolds across three interconnected novellas that explore the complex legacy of human colonization on a distant planet. Through fragmented narratives and unreliable narrators, the novel delves into themes of identity, memory, and the very nature of humanity. As characters grapple with their pasts and the societal structures built upon them, Wolfe masterfully weaves a tale that questions what it means to be human in a universe fraught with deception and self-discovery. This intricate tapestry of science fiction and philosophical inquiry is a testament to Wolfe's unparalleled storytelling prowess.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Orb

Published Jan 1, 1994

252 pages

ISBN: 0312890206

available
paperback edition cover

paperback

Livre de Poche

Published Jan 1, 1972

262 pages

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Details

First Published

1972

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Gene Wolfe.

Racism/Discrimination
Violence
War/Trauma