ReReading Wolfe

tBotNS 1:19 The Botanic Gardens- Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New Sun


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The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 19, "The Botanic Gardens"

Severian and Agia go to the Botanic Gardens discussing matters religious and historical. They visit the Sand Garden and then enter the Jungle Garden. 

Author and journalist, Fabio Fernandez, joins Craig and James for this chapter. Fabio has just completed a series for Tor.com entitled Rereading Wolfe. Nice title.

Links:

  • List of Fabio Fernandez's writings at Tor.com
  • Regarding the word "Matachin"
  • Who Are the Witches?
  • GoonHandz about the Claw and McGuffins on Reddit
  • Jordon Flato about the Claw on FB
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