
Books by Gene Wolfe
Lived: 1931–2019
Nationality: American
Gender: male
Catalog: 12 books
Gene Wolfe was born in Texas. After dropping out from Texas A&M University, he served in the Korean War, and later graduated from the University of Houston. He worked first as an engineer, notably designing part of the machine that produces Pringles potatoe chips, and later as the editor of a professional engineering magazine, *Plant Engineering*. Wolfe was a prolific writer, publishing over 30 novels and hundreds of short stories in his life. He was known for the complexity of his narratives and the depth of his characters, frequently using unreliable or fallible narrators to enhance his thematic focus on memory. His work explores topics of morality, often through the lens of his Catholic faith. Primarily recognized for his science fiction and fantasy works, Wolfe received a litany of recognition in those genres including the British Science Fiction, World Fantasy, British Fantasy, Locus, Nebula, and Campbell Memorial Awards. In 2012 he was recognized as the 29th Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Information from [Tor Publishing][1] and [The New Yorker][2]. [1]: https://www.tor.com/2019/04/15/gene-wolfe-in-memoriam-1931-2019/ [2]: https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/sci-fis-difficult-genius
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The Book of the New Sun
Gene Wolfe · 1983 · 6 lists
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Shadow & Claw
Gene Wolfe · 1987 · 2 lists
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Peace
Gene Wolfe · 1975 · 1 list
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Soldier of Sidon
Gene Wolfe · 2006 · 1 list
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The Citadel of the Autarch
Gene Wolfe · 1983 · 1 list
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The Fifth Head of Cerberus
Gene Wolfe · 1972 · 1 list
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The Sword of the Lictor
Gene Wolfe · 1982 · 1 list
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Exodus from the Long Sun
Gene Wolfe · 0 lists
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Lake of the Long Sun
Gene Wolfe · 0 lists
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Nightside the Long Sun
Gene Wolfe · 1993 · 0 lists
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The Urth of the New Sun
Gene Wolfe · 0 lists
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20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction
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Harvard Book Store Top 100
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Readers' listModern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels
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Nebula awards
Genre Awards
Neil Gaiman's reading recommendations
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Reddit r/truelit
Readers' listScience Fiction: The 100 Best Novels
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