by Gene Wolfe (Author)
An all new collection from an American literary icon
The circus comes to town... and a man gets to go to the stars. A young girl on a vacation at the sea meets the man of her dreams. Who just happens to be dead. And an immortal pirate. A swordfighter pens his memoirs... and finds his pen is in fact mightier than the sword. Welcome to Gene Wolfe's playground, a place where genres blend and a genius's imagination straps you in for the ride of your life. The Wolfe at the Door is a brand new collection from one of America's premier literary giants, showcasing some material never been seen before. Short stories, yes, but also poems, essays, and ephemera that gives us a window into the mind of a literary powerhouse whose world view changed generations of readers in their perception of the universe.Author Biography
GENE WOLFE (1931-2019) was a winner of the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, a multiple winner of the Nebula Award and the World Fantasy Award, and a winner of the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, the British Fantasy Award, and the Prix Tour-Apollo. In 2007, he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. In 2013, he received the SFWA Grand Master Award.
Number of Pages: 480
Dimensions: 1.6 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: October 31, 2023