tBotNS 1:17 The Challenge - Gene Wolfe’s The Shadow of the Torturer, The Book of the New Sun

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 Michael Dirda "Hoof and Hide" blog on the Marc Aramini episode on the Long/Short Sun Talking Goonhandz about the Marc Aramini episode on Long/Short Sun Catherine Theory by DrEvil1380 - This episode is sponsored by Masks 4UR Masks. - 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 on Facebook...or on Twitter @rereadingwolfe...or on Instagram: rereadingwolfepodcast...or on Reddit: rereadingwolfepodcast   - Intro from "The Alligator", Annihilation soundtrack by Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow Errata from "You Was Wrong" by Freddie King Outro from "She Ain't No Good" by Cake Logo art by SonOfWitz Outros and alternate outros are cued on the Rereading Wolfe Podcast Spotify playlist IF the songs are available on Spotify.