S1 Ep9: Ridden Like Beasts

Uh oh, somebody's horny, and his name starts with S! :/ In which Severian promises to meet up with Dr. Talos & Co. later, but totally bails (#relatable). Don't worry, he finds a much more interesting character to follow around! Join us as we read chapters 16 & 17 of Shadow of the Torturer and examine how Severian's ~unquenchable thirst~ relates to Wolfe's depictions of race and gender in the Commonwealth.Brought to you by AD & Will.Follow us on TwitterSupport us on PatreonCheck out PhillamentSources:"Mapping a Masterwork: A Critical Review of Gene Wolfe’s The Book of the New Sun" by Peter Wright Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.