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In Gene Wolfe’s *Castleview*, whispering figures from Arthurian lore disrupt the ordinary rhythms of a Illinois family. The novel juxtaposes the grandeur of medieval legend with the simplicity of small‑town life, inviting readers to explore the uncanny overlap between myth and reality.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Gene Wolfe
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