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Synopsis
"Return to Nevèrÿon" is a series of eleven “sword and sorcery” stories—a science fiction/fantasy series depicting an empire beyond the borders of history where human destinies entwine in a strange design. It is an intricate web of adventure, intrigue and desire and a literary puzzle where meaning, parable and paradox collide. The eleven tales that make up Return to Nevèrÿon are set before the dawn of history, in a location that might be Africa or Asia. Many of the stories have different protagonists and, indeed, different sets of foreground characters. But all take a greater or lesser part in recounting an overall story running through the whole series, the history of a man called Gorgik the Liberator. Taken slave in childhood, Gorgik gains his freedom, leads a slave revolt, and becomes a minister of state, finally abolishing slavery. Ironically, however, he is sexually aroused by the iron slave collars of servitude. Does this contaminate his mission -- or intensify it? Originally published in four volumes during the years 1979-1987, those volumes are: 1. Return to Nevèrÿon 2. Tales of Nevèrÿon 3. Neveryona, or: The Tale of Signs and Cities 4. **Flight from Nevèrÿon** 5. Return to Nevèrÿon (aka The Bridge of Lost Desire)
Flight from Nevèrÿon: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains explicit sexual content including BDSM themes tied to slavery, along with philosophical exploration of desire and power. The protagonist's sexual arousal by slave collars adds complex mature content to political liberation narrative.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, slavery, and bdsm (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adults interested in literary fantasy will appreciate the philosophical exploration of freedom, power, and identity in a mythic pre-historical setting.