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Soldier of the Mist: Available Copies
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Latro in the Mist: Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Areté by Wolfe, Gene
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Soldier of the Mist by Wolfe, Gene
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780312937348
Publisher: Tor Books (1986)
Seller: -OnTimeBooks- (Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.)
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A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if youâre not satisfied with purchase please return item for full refund. Ships via media mail
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Soldier of the Mist by Wolfe, Gene
Paperback
ISBN: 9780812558159
Publisher: Tor/Tom Docherty Associates, New York (1987)
Seller: June Samaras (STREETSVILLE, ON, Canada)
Used Book—Condition: Fine
Book Price: $12.00
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TOTAL Cost: $22.00
Historical novel blending fantasy and ancient Greek history - " 'In times long past the gods still walked the Earth, and nowhere more so than amid the glory that was ancient Greece. It is 479 B. C. Latro, a mercenary soldier from the north, has suffered a head wound that has robbed him of his companions, of his past and above all of his ability to remember from day to day. His is a constant struggle to exist in an eternal present, aided only by a written record he attempts to keep, and must re-read every morning" Nebula Awrad nominee. 33p.Glossary
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Latro in the Mist: Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete (Paperback) by Gene Wolfe
Paperback
ISBN: 9780765302946
Publisher: Orb Books, New York (2003)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Fairfield, OH, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $27.59
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Paperback. A distinguished compilation of two unforgettable fantasy novels, Soldier of the Mist and Soldier of Arete.This omnibus is the story of Latro, a Roman mercenary who was fighting in Greece when he received a head injury that deprived him of his short term memory, but gave him in return the ability to see and converse with supernatural creatures, the gods and godesses. However, Latro forgets everything when he sleeps. He writes his experiences every day in his journal, reading his journal anew each morning, and giving him a tenuous hold on himself. His story's hold on readers is powerful indeed. A distinguished compilation of two classic fantasy novels, "Soldier of the Mist "and "Soldier of Areté," in one volume This omnibus of two acclaimed novels is the story of Latro, a Roman mercenary who while fighting in Greece received a head injury that deprived him of his short-term memory but gave him in return the ability to see and converse with the supernatural creatures and the gods and goddesses, who invisibly inhabit the ancient landscape. Latro forgets everything when he sleeps. Writing down his experiences every day and reading his journal anew each morning gives him a poignantly tenuous hold on himself, but his story's hold on readers is powerful indeed, and many consider these Wolfe's best books. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Soldier of the Mist by Wolfe, Gene
Hardcover
ISBN: 9780312937348
Publisher: Tor/Tom Docherty, New York (1986)
Seller: June Samaras (STREETSVILLE, ON, Canada) New Book
Book Price: $20.00
Shipping: $10.00
TOTAL Cost: $30.00
Historical novel blending fantasy and ancient Greek history - " 'In times long past the gods still walked the Earth, and nowhere more so than amid the glory that was ancient Greece. It is 479 B. C. Latro, a mercenary soldier from the north, has suffered a head wound that has robbed him of his companions, of his past and above all of his ability to remember from day to day. His is a constant struggle to exist in an eternal present, aided only by a written record he attempts to keep, and must re-read every morning." Nominated for a Nebula Award.
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