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Gene Wolfe

Gene Wolfe

1931–2019

Gene Rodman Wolfe was an American science fiction and fantasy writer. He was noted for his dense, allusive prose, his fascination with memory and the strong influence of his Catholic faith. He was a prolific short story writer and novelist who won many literary awards. He was honored as a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.

10 books in collection

Must-Read 1983

Book of the New Sun

Fantasy

Must-Read 1975

Peace

Science Fiction

Must-Read 1993

The Book of the Long Sun

Science Fiction

Must-Read 1982

The Citadel of the Autarch

Science Fiction

Must-Read 1981

The Claw of the Conciliator

Science Fiction

Must-Read 1972

The Fifth Head of Cerberus

Science Fiction

Must-Read 1980

The Shadow of the Torturer

Science Fiction

Must-Read 1981

The Sword of the Lictor

Science Fiction

Recommended 1986

Soldier of the Mist

Fantasy

Recommended 2005

The Wizard Knight

Fantasy