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The Landmark Herodotus: The Histories 21 reviews
Herodotus
Pantheon, 2007
A fantastic work
+ dream come true
+ The real story of The 300
+ The Landmark Herodotus
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The Book of Imaginary Beings (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) 11 reviews
Jorge Luis Borges
Penguin Classics, 2006
Modern Day Bestiary
+ One of the books I'd take with me if I went to a little shack in the woods to declare war on industrial capitalism.
+ Fantastic reference book on Imaginary Beings
+ Bestiary of the imagination
+ Great Addition to a Grand Tradition
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Lexicon Urthus, Second Edition 5 reviews
Michael Andre-Driussi
Sirius Fiction, 2008
A labor of love; a gift to Wolfe's readers
+ A must-have for Wolfe fans
+ Charming and informative though not entirely dependable
+ An important key to following "Book of the New Sun"
+ not only for fans!
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The Urth of the New Sun: The sequel to 'The Book of the New Sun' (New Sun)27 reviews
Gene Wolfe
Orb Books, 1997
Just buy it already.
+ Answers more than it entertains
+ the essential ending of the story- a must.
If you've read the first 4 books of The New Sun series and enjoyed them, just buy this book right now. There's no point in reading a review, or spoilers or anything else, positive or negative. Just buy it and read it.
After you finish, you'll probably be intrigued enough at some of the hidden ...
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Soldier of Sidon 15 reviews
Gene Wolfe
Tor Books, 2007
A Wolfe in Roman clothing
Any reader who fondly remembers the previous two titles in this series will enjoy the third. My only complaint is that action seems rushed toward the end. Latro takes less time resolving the plot at the end of his long, river jouney than Willard does to kill Kurtz at the end of his.
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Borges: Collected Fictions68 reviews
Jorge Luis Borges
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1999
A book you and your doppelganger will both enjoy
+ Intelligent fiction - makes you think
+ The path you are to take is endless...
+ The Greatest Collection
+ Amazing deal
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Gods and Myths of Northern Europe21 reviews
H.R. Ellis Davidson
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1965
The Passing of the Old Gods
+ Good overview
+ Should be required reading
+ usefull
+ Essential, Thorough, Superbly Written
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Castleview 7 reviews
Gene Wolfe
Tor Books, 1997
Fun
+ Confusing but a Great read
I first read Castleview fifteen years ago and to this day it is one of my favorite novels! It was fast paced, puzzling, hilarious, exausting and the most fun I've ever experienced reading a book. I'm buying a copy for my nephew.
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The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion: A New Abridgement from the Second and Third Editions (Oxford ...6 reviews
James George Frazer
Oxford University Press, USA, 1998
An influential work on four 20th century seminal works
+ Required Reading
+ Golden Bough
+ The real deal
+ Finally!
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Starwater Strains8 reviews
Gene Wolfe
Orb Books, 2006
I can't believe my good fortune
+ Short stories that hold my interest
+ One of Science Fiction's Best Literary Stylists Is Back With A Superb Short Story Collection.....
+ More greats from Gene
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There Are Doors12 reviews
Gene Wolfe
Orb Books, 2001
Speculative fiction of the highest quality
+ Schizophrenia - Pure, Simple, And Brilliant
I rarely praise any book quite so highly as I am about to praise this one. A great novel is one that, in addition to telling a good story, gets better on every re-reading and rewards its readers more and more as their understanding grows. This is a terrific story that holds a great wealth for the ...
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Pirate Freedom (Sci Fi Essential Books)24 reviews
Gene Wolfe
Tor Books, 2007
Wolfe is Wolfe
+ Peripety
+ Confessions
+ Pirate Adventure! And Time-Travel! And more!
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The Island of Doctor Death and Other Stories and Other Stories19 reviews
Gene Wolfe
Orb Books, 1997
Wolfe's best collection.
+ Fantastic -- but must read with care
+ Pure greatness
+ Island doctors and their deaths
+ An uneven collection, but there are some fantastic stories
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Idylls of the King (Penguin Classics)23 reviews
Alfred Tennyson
Penguin Classics, 1989
Wow
+ Always
+ Something of Heroism, Something of Life
+ A Gift Well Received
+ Not for the casual reader
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Sword & Citadel: The Second Half of 'The Book of the New Sun' (New Sun)41 reviews
Gene Wolfe
Orb Books, 1994
A triumphant accomplishment
+ So glad I discovered Wolfe, great read while waiting for Dance with Dragons
+ Enjoyable to a simple reader
+ Amazing.....
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Return to the Whorl: The Final Volume of 'The Book of the Short Sun' (Book of the Short Sun)21 reviews
Gene Wolfe
Tor Books, 2002
Challenging--but as brilliant as it gets
+ Scraping along the slide's decline
+ A double-edged sword: rewards and frustrations of Wolfe's Sun series
+ True 21st Century Literature
+ A powerful capstone
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Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditions of Ancient Egypt5 reviews
Geraldine Pinch
Oxford University Press, USA, 2004
A Wonderful Reference Work
+ Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Goddesses, and Traditional Ancient Egypt
+ Egyptian Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Goddesses, and Traditons of Ancient Egypt
+ A Perfect Guide
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On Blue's Waters: Volume One of 'The Book of the Short Sun' (Book of the Short Sun)30 reviews
Gene Wolfe
Tor Books, 2000
Challenging--but as brilliant as it gets
+ Different shades of azure dovetail in the mind
+ A great book
+ "A Voyage to Green"
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The Greek Myths: Complete Edition30 reviews
Robert Graves
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1993
The Definitive Edition of the Greek Myths
+ Not Free SF Reader
Robert Graves is known for his eccentricities and eclectic readings of the classic Greek myths. But this is the definitive edition because it gives the literary sources, from Homer to Pausanias and many others. I also own the Folio Society's slipcased, handsomely illustrated edition of the same ...
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The Fifth Head of Cerberus: Three Novellas29 reviews
Gene Wolfe
Orb Books, 1994
greatest living writer?
+ vintage wolfe
+ Brilliant work
+ One of the best novels I've ever read
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