Soldier of Arete by Gene Wolfe

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Book name:	Soldier of Arete (2024)
Category:	Fantasy
Author:	Gene Wolfe
Pages:	354 pages
ISBN13:	0812511557
ISBN:	0812511557
Language:	English
Publication data:	Nov. 1, 1990, 8 a.m.

The second volume of Gene Wolfe's powerful story of Latro, a Roman mercenary who, while fighting in Greece, received a head injury that deprived him of his short-term memory. In return it gave him the ability to converse with supernatural creatures, gods and goddesses who invisibly inhabit the ancient landscape.

About the author

Gene Wolfe

29 books

Born in New York on May 7, 1931, Gene Wolfe was an iconic American writer known for his intricate prose and influential contributions to science fiction and fantasy. His writing, deeply shaped by his Catholic faith, earned him numerous accolades, including the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award in 2012.

Wolfe's career began with short stories and novels after a stint as an industrial engineer, famously contributing to the design of the machine that made Pringles crisps. Although he never w…