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The Citadel of the Autarch

The Book of the New Sun, Book 4

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The Citadel of the Autarch

By: Gene Wolfe
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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 The Citadel of the Autarch brings The Book of the New Sun to its harrowing conclusion, as Severian clashes in a final reckoning with the dread Autarch, fulfilling an ancient prophecy that will alter forever the realm known as Urth.©1982 Gene Wolfe (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction

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  • John W. Campbell Award, Best Novel, 1984
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Great world, huge barrier of entry in terms of language and attention required, but it makes the story that much more intensive for that difficulty.

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