![]() ![]() Ursula Le Guin is more than just a writer of adult fantasy and science fiction. “Le Guin’s characters, sepecially Shevek and his family, are complex and haunting, and her writing is remarkable for its sinewy grace.” - Time magazine “Excellent characterization and meaningful ideas make this one of the most important novels of the last several years.” - Library Journal “Written with thought, care-even love.” - Times Literary Supplement (London) But the ambitious scientist's gift is soon seen as a threat, and in the profound conflict that ensues, he must reexamine his beliefs even as he ignites the fires of change. To visit Urras-to learn, to teach, to share-will require great sacrifice and risks, which Shevek willingly accepts. ![]() ![]() He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have kept them apart. Now Shevek, a brilliant physicist, is determined to reunite the two planets, which have been divided by centuries of distrust. Le Guin comes a classic tale of two planets torn apart by conflict and mistrust - and the man who risks everything to reunite them.Ī bleak moon settled by utopian anarchists, Anarres has long been isolated from other worlds, including its mother planet, Urras-a civilization of warring nations, great poverty, and immense wealth. “One of the greats….Not just a science fiction writer a literary icon.” – Stephen Kingįrom the brilliant and award-winning author Ursula K. ![]()
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