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Between Light and Shadow: An Exploration of the Fiction of Gene Wolfe, 1951 to 1986

Marc Aramini

First published July 2015
Type Nonfiction
Series The Fiction of Gene Wolfe #1

Between Light and Shadow is not only a holistic illustration of Wolfe's work, but attempts to solve many of the narrative mysteries that have eluded readers for decades. From focused essays interpreting masterpieces such as "The Fifth Head of Cerberus" and "Peace" to complete story analyses which not only delineate allusions and themes but also take a rigorous, logical approach to reading Wolfe, the book is above all an enormous commitment to understanding the work of one of modern literature's most unique and challenging figures.

YearAwardCategoryStatus
2016 Hugo Award Best Related Work Runner-up
2016 Locus Poll Award Best Non-Fiction Nominee/Finalist

Date Publication Publisher Type Page
July 2015 Cover Between Light and Shadow: An Exploration of the Fiction of Gene Wolfe, 1951 to 1986 Castalia House Nonfiction