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While on a mission to the planet Gethen, earthling Genly Ai is sent by leaders of the nation of Orgoreyn to a concentration camp from which the exiled prime minister of the nation of Karhide tries to rescue him

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"An instant classic". -- Minneapolis Star-Tribune

"[A] science fiction masterpiece."--Newsweek

"A jewel of a story."--Frank Herbert

"As profuse and original in invention as The Lord of the Rings."--Michael Moorcock

"An instant classic."--Minneapolis Star-Tribune

"Like all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own."--The Boston Globe

"Stellar...A triumphant return to the magic-drenched world of Earthsea...Le Guin is still at the height of her powers, a superb stylist with a knack for creating characters who are both wise and deeply humane. A major event in fantasy literature."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Richly told...Le Guin hasn't lost her touch. She draws us into the magical land and its inhabitants' doings immediately."--Booklist
"[A] science fiction masterpiece."--Newsweek

"A jewel of a story."--Frank Herbert

"As profuse and original in invention as The Lord of the Rings."--Michael Moorcock

"An instant classic."--Minneapolis Star-Tribune

"Like all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own."--The Boston Globe

"Stellar...A triumphant return to the magic-drenched world of Earthsea...Le Guin is still at the height of her powers, a superb stylist with a knack for creating characters who are both wise and deeply humane. A major event in fantasy literature."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Richly told...Le Guin hasn't lost her touch. She draws us into the magical land and its inhabitants' doings immediately."--Booklist



[A] science fiction masterpiece. Newsweek

A jewel of a story. Frank Herbert

As profuse and original in invention as The Lord of the Rings. Michael Moorcock

An instant classic. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Like all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own. The Boston Globe

Stellar A triumphant return to the magic-drenched world of Earthsea Le Guin is still at the height of her powers, a superb stylist with a knack for creating characters who are both wise and deeply humane. A major event in fantasy literature. Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Richly told Le Guin hasn t lost her touch. She draws us into the magical land and its inhabitants doings immediately. Booklist

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[A] science fiction masterpiece. Newsweek

A jewel of a story. Frank Herbert

As profuse and original in invention as The Lord of the Rings. Michael Moorcock

An instant classic. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Like all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own. The Boston Globe

Stellar A triumphant return to the magic-drenched world of Earthsea Le Guin is still at the height of her powers, a superb stylist with a knack for creating characters who are both wise and deeply humane. A major event in fantasy literature. Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Richly told Le Guin hasn t lost her touch. She draws us into the magical land and its inhabitants doings immediately. Booklist

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-[A] science fiction masterpiece.---Newsweek
-A jewel of a story.---Frank Herbert
-As profuse and original in invention as The Lord of the Rings.---Michael Moorcock
-An instant classic.---Minneapolis Star-Tribune
-Like all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own.---The Boston Globe
-Stellar...A triumphant return to the magic-drenched world of Earthsea...Le Guin is still at the height of her powers, a superb stylist with a knack for creating characters who are both wise and deeply humane. A major event in fantasy literature.---Publishers Weekly (starred review)
-Richly told...Le Guin hasn't lost her touch. She draws us into the magical land and its inhabitants' doings immediately.---Booklist

"[A] science fiction masterpiece."--Newsweek

"A jewel of a story."--Frank Herbert

"As profuse and original in invention as The Lord of the Rings."--Michael Moorcock

"An instant classic."--Minneapolis Star-Tribune

"Like all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own."--The Boston Globe

"Stellar...A triumphant return to the magic-drenched world of Earthsea...Le Guin is still at the height of her powers, a superb stylist with a knack for creating characters who are both wise and deeply humane. A major event in fantasy literature."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Richly told...Le Guin hasn't lost her touch. She draws us into the magical land and its inhabitants' doings immediately."--Booklist
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  • PublisherHarpercollins
  • Publication date1980
  • ISBN 10 0060125748
  • ISBN 13 9780060125745
  • BindingHardcover
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