The Sword of the Lictor
by Gene Wolfe
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Timescape Books, 1981
- Series
- The Book of the New Sun
The first edition of The Sword of the Lictor by Gene Wolfe was published in New York by Timescape Books in 1981. We track 2 editions.
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First edition
- 1st Timescape Books1981 Hardback · The Book of the New Sun 3 I own The Sword of the Lictor, Timescape Books 1981 Log in to want this
Later and other editions
- Sidgwick & Jackson1982 Hardback · The Book of the New Sun 3 I own The Sword of the Lictor, Sidgwick & Jackson 1982 Log in to want this
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Awards and honours
- Won: 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction
- Won: Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel 1983
- Won: August Derleth Award 1983
- Shortlisted: Nebula Award for Best Novel 1983
- Shortlisted: Hugo Award for Best Novel 1983
- Shortlisted: World Fantasy Award for Best Novel 1983
- Shortlisted: BSFA Award for Best Novel 1982
Read next
- Comes after
- The Claw of the Conciliator
- Followed by
- The Citadel of the Autarch
In print
- Editions recorded
- 16 on Open Library, 10 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 8 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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- Shadow & Claw1983 · 1 edition
- The Citadel of the Autarch1983 · 2 editions
- Free Live Free1984 · 2 editions
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Who published the first edition of The Sword of the Lictor?
The first edition of The Sword of the Lictor by Gene Wolfe was published in New York by Timescape Books in 1981.
How many editions of The Sword of the Lictor are there?
We track 2 editions of The Sword of the Lictor, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Did The Sword of the Lictor win any awards?
Yes: The Sword of the Lictor won the 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction, the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (1983), the August Derleth Award (1983), according to Wikidata.
What should I read after The Sword of the Lictor?
In order, it follows The Claw of the Conciliator and it is followed by The Citadel of the Autarch, according to Wikidata.