Ursula K Le Guin

Ursula K Le Guin

About

Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) was an acclaimed American author renowned for her profound contributions to the science fiction and fantasy genres. Her work, characterized by rich imagination and philosophical depth, often explored themes of identity, society, and culture. Le Guin’s seminal Earthsea series and the groundbreaking novel "The Left Hand of Darkness" exemplify her masterful storytelling and innovative world-building. A recipient of multiple Hugo and Nebula awards, she was celebrated for her ability to transcend genre boundaries, influencing countless writers and readers. Beyond fiction, Le Guin wrote poetry, essays, and translated works, leaving a lasting legacy in literature.

Books (45)

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Four Ways to Forgiveness

Hainish Cycle #7

Four Ways to Forgiveness

4.20•Science Fiction Fantasy
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The Dispossessed

Hainish Cycle #6

The Dispossessed

4.80•Science Fiction Fantasy
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City of Illusions

Hainish Cycle #3

City of Illusions

3.94•Science Fiction Fantasy
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No Time To Spare

No Time To Spare

4.01•Essays
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The Wave in the Mind

About Writing

The Wave in the Mind

4.33•Essays
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Catwings

Catwings #1

Catwings

4.11•Fantasy
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The Other Wind

Earthsea Cycle #6

The Other Wind

4.18•Dragons
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A Wizard of Earthsea

Earthsea Cycle #1

A Wizard of Earthsea

4.35•Science Fiction Fantasy
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The Farthest Shore

Earthsea Cycle #3

The Farthest Shore

4.12•Science Fiction Fantasy
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The Compass Rose

Orsinia

The Compass Rose

3.89•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Powers

Annals of the Western Shore #3

Powers

4.08•Science Fiction Fantasy
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The Birthday of the World and Other Stories

The Birthday of the World and Other Stories

4.32•Science Fiction Fantasy
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A Fisherman of the Inland Sea

Hainish Cycle

A Fisherman of the Inland Sea

4.04•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Tehanu

Earthsea Cycle #4

Tehanu

4.02•Dragons
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Lavinia

Lavinia

3.85•Fantasy
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The Lathe of Heaven

The Lathe of Heaven

4.12•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Tales from Earthsea

Earthsea Cycle #5

Tales from Earthsea

4.08•Science Fiction Fantasy
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The Left Hand of Darkness

Hainish Cycle #4

The Left Hand of Darkness

4.45•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Gifts

Annals of the Western Shore #1

Gifts

3.77•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Changing Planes

Changing Planes

3.85•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Words Are My Matter

Words Are My Matter

4.00•Essays
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The Beginning Place

The Beginning Place

3.54•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Worlds of Exile and Illusion

Hainish Cycle #1-3

Worlds of Exile and Illusion

4.24•Science Fiction Fantasy
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The Tombs of Atuan

Earthsea Cycle #2

The Tombs of Atuan

4.13•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Steering The Craft

About Writing

Steering The Craft

4.22•Essays
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Earthsea

Earthsea

•Dragons
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Jane on Her Own

Catwings #4

Jane on Her Own

4.21•Fantasy
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The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas

The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas

4.37•Fantasy
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The Word for World Is Forest

Hainish Cycle #5

The Word for World Is Forest

4.04•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Rocannon's World

Hainish Cycle #1

Rocannon's World

3.79•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Voices

Annals of the Western Shore #2

Voices

3.97•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Unlocking The Air

Unlocking The Air

3.50•Fantasy
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The Rule of Names

Earthsea Cycle #0.4

The Rule of Names

3.95•Dragons
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Vaster than Empires and More Slow

Hainish Cycle

Vaster than Empires and More Slow

4.06•Science Fiction Fantasy
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The Day Before the Revolution

Hainish Cycle #6.5

The Day Before the Revolution

3.96•Science Fiction Fantasy
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The Wind's Twelve Quarters

The Wind's Twelve Quarters #1-2

The Wind's Twelve Quarters

4.06•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Catwings Return

Catwings #2

Catwings Return

4.17•Fantasy
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The Telling

Hainish Cycle #8

The Telling

3.98•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Winter's King

Hainish Cycle #4.5

Winter's King

3.83•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings

Catwings #3

Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings

4.18•Fantasy
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Orsinian Tales

Orsinia

Orsinian Tales

3.66•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Very Far Away from Anywhere Else

Very Far Away from Anywhere Else

3.96•Romance
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The Daughter of Odren

Earthsea Cycle #6.4

The Daughter of Odren

3.88•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Searoad Chronicles of Klatsand Uk

Searoad Chronicles of Klatsand Uk

3.75•Fantasy
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Planet of Exile

Hainish Cycle #2

Planet of Exile

3.72•Science Fiction Fantasy
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