The Sword of the Lictor by Gene Wolfe
The third book in a science fiction series, "The Sword of the Lictor" follows the journey of a professional torturer who, after questioning the morality of his profession, flees his post in the city of Thrax with a mysterious and magical woman. The pair face various challenges and encounter a range of creatures and characters in their quest for freedom and answers. The book combines elements of fantasy, philosophy, and dystopian fiction to explore themes of power, morality, and the nature of reality.
The 5256th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1982
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 333
- Words
- 98,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 78th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)
- August Derleth Award (British Fantasy Society)