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Latro in the Mist - by  Gene Wolfe (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Latro in the Mist - by Gene Wolfe (Paperback)

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  • A distinguished compilation of two classic fantasy novels, Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Areté, in one volume This omnibus of two acclaimed novels is the story of Latro, a Roman mercenary who while fighting in Greece received a head injury that deprived him of his short-term memory but gave him in return the ability to see and converse with the supernatural creatures and the gods and goddesses, who invisibly inhabit the ancient landscape.
  • About the Author: Gene Wolfe (1931-2019) was the Nebula Award-winning author of The Book of the New Sun tetralogy in the Solar Cycle, as well as the World Fantasy Award winners The Shadow of the Torturer and Soldier of Sidon.
  • 640 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy
  • Series Name: Latro

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A distinguished compilation of two classic fantasy novels, Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Areté, in one volume

This omnibus of two acclaimed novels is the story of Latro, a Roman mercenary who while fighting in Greece received a head injury that deprived him of his short-term memory but gave him in return the ability to see and converse with the supernatural creatures and the gods and goddesses, who invisibly inhabit the ancient landscape. Latro forgets everything when he sleeps. Writing down his experiences every day and reading his journal anew each morning gives him a poignantly tenuous hold on himself, but his story's hold on readers is powerful indeed, and many consider these Wolfe's best books.



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"SF's greatest novelist, and overall one of America's finest. . . a wonder, yes, a genius." --The Washington Post Book World



About the Author



Gene Wolfe (1931-2019) was the Nebula Award-winning author of The Book of the New Sun tetralogy in the Solar Cycle, as well as the World Fantasy Award winners The Shadow of the Torturer and Soldier of Sidon. He was also a prolific writer of distinguished short fiction, which has been collected in such award-winning volumes as Storeys from the Old Hotel and The Best of Gene Wolfe.


A recipient of the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, the Edward E. Smith Memorial Award, and six Locus Awards, among many other honors, Wolfe was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2007, and named Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America in 2012.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 640
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Series Title: Latro
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Theme: Historical
Format: Paperback
Author: Gene Wolfe
Language: English
Street Date: March 19, 2003
TCIN: 82961089
UPC: 9780765302946
Item Number (DPCI): 247-16-6941
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who is the author of this book?

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  • A: The author is Gene Wolfe, a renowned writer known for his contributions to fantasy literature.

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Q: What is the significance of Latro's memory loss?

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  • A: Latro's memory loss creates a unique narrative as he documents his experiences daily to remember them.

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Q: How many novels are included in this compilation?

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  • A: The book includes two classic fantasy novels: Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Aret.

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Q: What is the main character's unique ability?

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  • A: Latro can see and converse with supernatural creatures and gods due to his head injury.

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