Sword & Citadel

"Sword & Citadel" is a significant work of American literature from the twentieth century that immerses readers in a foreign social order. Gene Wolfe, recognized as one of the most outstanding writers in science fiction literature, tells the epic story of the pilgrim Severian, who is driven by a mysterious fate. In this new Tor Essentials edition, the work is complemented by an introduction from Ada Palmer, which illuminates the context and significance of Wolfe's narrative. The two volumes, "The Sword of the Lictor" and "The Citadel of the Autarch," conclude "The Book of the New Sun" and guide readers through a captivating and complex world where Severian confronts the Autarch and fulfills an ancient prophecy that will forever change the fate of the planet Urth. The narrative is regarded as a masterpiece of science fantasy and is an essential reading experience for lovers of speculative fiction.