ReReading Wolfe

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 20, "Father Inire's Mirrors" Severian and Agia walk the Jungle Gardens as Severian tells the story of Domnina and Father Inire's mirrors. Also, we discuss Inire and Sancha's cat. It all wraps up at the hut in the Jungle. Links: Filippo Di Paola on the Adamnian Steps The Vision of Adamnan (wikipedia)   Filippo on the word "mensal" and on the term "monach" and t he...

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 Fer...

Severian and Agia take off for the Botanical Gardens. They get in a street race. They crash into the Cathedral of the Pelerines. The Claw goes missing. Links: CS Lewis Discusses God and Time and the First, Second, and Third Persons of the Trinity in ways that, James thinks, are especially applicable to the First and Second Severian: 4:3 Time and Beyond Time 4:4 Good Infection Samuel R. Delaney abo...

Severian meets Agilus in the rag shop. He gets a challenge to a duel. Agia agrees to take him to get the flower he'll need to fight it and give him tips. Links: Robert Borski's theory of Severian's family tree Lee Berman's theory on Severian's family tree (again) Patrick Chesney on UP-Down confusion on FB Sean Michael Robinson re: Thackery on FB "Eating the Fantastic" podcast by Scott Edelman with...

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 16, "The Rag Shop" Severian has breakfast with Baldanders and Talos and meets a skinny waitress. Then Severian bids Baldanders & Co fare-thee-well and encounters Agia in front of her rag shop. Links: Philip Bonner on FB Mike Farrar theories: First Baldanders Theory and  Whorl=Yesod Theory Brett Loftesnes on which side of the continent Nessus is on Bsharp on Diony...

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 15, "Baldanders" Severian's first night on his own. He stops at an inn and gets an interesting bed partner. Links: The Decade-Long Quest For Shadow of the Colossus’ Last Secret The Unseen Lands of Dark Souls  and  Dark Souls Lore - Do the Souls Games Share A Universe? Ubikcan Reddit theory Mavoris13 Reddit post on the First Severian theory Disagreers DrEvil1380 b...

THIS IS SIDE TWO OF THIS EPISODE This is Side TWO of our discussion with Mantis about his theory regarding Severian's description of the First Severian in the final chapter of Citadel of the Autarch.  If you haven't listened to Side ONE, go HERE first. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtube channel . Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questi...

Listener comments ends at 35m25s If you don't want to listen to the listener feedback at the beginning, skip to there.,  No specific chapter This is Side One of our discussion with Mantis about his theory regarding Severian's description of the First Severian in the final chapter of Citadel of the Autarch.  Because Severian's reveal as Mantis's frames it has the potential to affect every chapter o...

Marc and James agree about a lot regarding the plot of the Books of the Long & Short Sun.  So why do they disagree so adamantly about so much?  - This episode is sponsored by Narcissism of Small Differences.  - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtube channel . Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alter...

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 14, "Terminus Est" Severian gets is sword and leaves the Citadel for the North. Matthew Keeley assists. Links: Matt Keeley's " How Gene Wolfe Starts a Story (And Where to Start Reading) " Matt Keeley's " The Best Way to Approach the Book of the New Sun " - This episode is sponsored by Palaemon's Fine Cutlery. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on...

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 13, "The Lictor of Thrax" Severian is imprisoned for showing mercy. Palaemon offers him an alternative to being executed. Links: Palaemon's timeline - This episode is sponsored by Weak Excuses Pro.  - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtube channel . Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corr...

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 12, "The Traitor" Thecla faces her excruciation. - This episode is sponsored by Allowyn's Jewelers and Pain & Suffering. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtube channel . Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on  Facebook ...or on...

The Shadow of the Torturer, Chapter 11, "The Feast" Severian is elevated to journeyman at the Feast of Holy Katharine. Links: Bsharp's Severian Family Tree theory - This episode is sponsored by Feast Day City. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtube channel . Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alte...

A reading of Gene Wolfe's "War Beneath the Tree" with Joan Gordon, Michael Andre-Driussi, Marc Aramini, and Nigel Price. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtube channel . Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Connect with us on  Facebook ...or on Twitter  @rereadingwolfe ...or on Instagram:  rereadingwolfepodcast ...or on Reddit:  rereadingwolfe...

The Shadow of the Torturer, the rest of Chapter 10, "The Last Year" Severian and Thecla continue talking all summer and fall. Palaemon and Gurloes prepare to induct Severian into the Guild as a journeyman.  By the end of this chapter, we have progressed a bit less than 18 months into this story. Links: Nigel Price - Gene Wolfe Correspondence Jordon Flato's post on Attention Curiositus Urthus: The...

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 8, 9, and the start of 10, "The Conversationalist", "The House Azure", and "The Last Year" Severian begins his duties to keep Thecla company and then goes to the House Azure. Links: Seventeen Redux   Nigel Price's "Great Expectations" Allusions 1 , 2 , 3 Stephen Frug discussions Curiositus Urthus: Thecla and Thea are khaibit cousins   - This episode is sponsored...

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 7, "The Traitress" Severian meets Thecla and has a conversation with Gurloes.  - This episode is sponsored by Closed For Business. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtube channel . Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us on  Facebook...

Michael Andre-Driussi, author of "Lexicon Urthus" talks about his new reference for "The Book of the New Sun" and other matters.   "Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun: A Chapter Guide" is available for purchase on November 11, 2019 at:  Amazon.com   Google Play Books Get other publications at SiriusFiction.com .  - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtube channel . If you...

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 6, "The Master of the Curators" Severian meets Master Ultan and Cyby. Checks out four books for a new client.    Links The Devil and Master Ultan The Cube is a Father Inire Mirror -  This episode is sponsored by Master Ultan's Book Club. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtube channel . Some Youtube episodes might not be available in so...

Nigel Price, co-founder of Ultan's Library, talks about the Library of Nessus and Master Ultan   People and Things Ultan's Library:  https://ultan.org.uk     Fractals: Fractals exhibit similar patterns as you zoom in closer. This is called self similarity, expanding symmetry and unfolding symmetry -- exactly the same at every scale.  - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtu...

Joan Gordon, Gene Wolfe scholar, talks about Gene Wolfe's career and works, the Library of Nessus, and Master Ultan Also, appended to the end of this episode (1:04 mark) is a hidden track where James shares a comprehensive theory of "The Fifth Head of Cerberus." People and Things discussed in this episode: Joan Gordon:  http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?24015 Books by Robert Borski: Solar Labyri...

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 5, "The Picture Cleaner and Others" Drotte and Roche are elevated to journeymen on the Feast of St Katharine. Severian seizes the role of Captain of the Apprentices. Severian meets Raucho and Rudesind at the picture galleries. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtube channel . Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales....

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 4, "Triskele" Severian gets a dog and meets the mysterious Valeria for the first time. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtube channel . Some Youtube episodes might not be available in some locales. - This episode is sponsored by Bear Tower Pet Sitters. - Questions, comments, corrections, additions, alternate theories? Connect with us o...

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 3, "The Autarch's Face" Extended Errata and an extensive discussion on symbols in The Book of the New Sun. New Curitas Urthas items from John Clute and Michael "Mantis" Andre-Druissi. - This episode is sponsored by Masters Full Boot Warehouse. - You can also get episodes on your podcast app or on our  Youtube channel . Some Youtube episodes might not be available...

The Shadow of the Torturer Chapter 2, "Severian" Where in Urth is Nessus? Does Severian really die in the Gyoll? Why does this chapter have two sections? Errata from Ch. 1 and "Curiositas Urthus" featuring a name well known to Urth List subscribers. Links Alice K Turner explains her theory that Nessus is Alexandria, Egypt here: http://www.urth.net/urth/archives/v0001/0002.shtml And defends it here...