Wolfe has since written two series that exist loosely within Severian's universe, The Book of the Long Sun (a four-book series set on a generation ship two of the books were nominated for Nebula Awards) and The Book of the Short Sun (a three-book series following the inhabitants of the generation ship after their long journey has finally finished). The Citadel of the Autarch (nominated for the 1983 Nebula Award)Ī coda, The Urth of the New Sun (nominated for the 1988 Hugo Award and Nebula Award), which takes place several years after the events of The Book of the New Sun, was added later.
The Sword of the Lictor (nominated for the 1983 Hugo Award and the 1982 Nebula Award). The Claw of the Conciliator (nominated for the 1982 Hugo Award, winner of the 1981 Nebula Award). The Shadow of the Torturer (nominated for the 1980 Nebula Award, winner of the 1981 World Fantasy Award). The series takes place in the distant future, where the Sun has dimmed considerably and the Earth (referred to in the series as "Urth") is slowly cooling. Severian, who claims he has a perfect memory, tells the story in first person the books are presented by Wolfe as a translation of Severian's writings into contemporary English. Through a series of adventures, he eventually rises to the highest position in the land. It chronicles the journey of Severian, a journeyman torturer who is exiled from the Seekers for Truth and Penitence (the guild of torturers) for committing the one unforgivable act: showing mercy to his victim by allowing her to die and thereby avoid further anguish. 
The Book of the New Sun is a novel (initially published in four volumes) written by fantasy and science fiction author Gene Wolfe.
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