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- Le Guin published eleven books of poetry, five collections of essays and literary criticism, thirteen books for children, four works of translation, several plays and screenplays, the libretto for an opera, twenty-three novels, and twelve volumes of short stories—fiction in all its various forms, including realistic fiction.
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Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018) was an American author of speculative fiction, realistic fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, librettos, essays, poetry, speeches, translations, literary critiques, chapbooks, and children's fiction. She was primarily known for her works of speculative fiction.
TitleSeries Or Setting, Where ApplicableFormatTime Of First PublicationNovel1968Novel1971Novel1972Novel1990Bibliography. Publication information below indicates each book’s original publisher and, when different, current publisher. Additional in-print editions are listed on individual book pages. For more detailed publication information, see the Internet Science Fiction Database.
Le Guin’s first major work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness, is considered groundbreaking for its radical investigation of gender roles and its moral and literary complexity. Her novels The Dispossessed and Always Coming Home redefine the scope and style of utopian fiction.
Ursula Kroeber Le Guin (/ ˈ k r oʊ b ər l ə ˈ ɡ w ɪ n / KROH-bər lə GWIN; née Kroeber; October 21, 1929 – January 22, 2018) was an American author best known for her works of speculative fiction, including science fiction works set in her Hainish universe, and the Earthsea fantasy series.
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Apr 19, 2024 · Ursula K. Le Guin, American writer best known for tales of science fiction and fantasy imbued with concern for character development and language. Among her notable works was the Earthsea series, which was written for children but attracted a large adult readership.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Ursula K. Le Guin was an iconic writer known for her science-fiction and high fantasy works as well as her essays. Her published books include 'City of Illusions,' 'The Left Hand of...
Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018) was an American author of speculative fiction, realistic fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, librettos, essays, poetry, speeches, translations, literary critiques, chapbooks, and children's fiction. She was primarily known for her works of speculative fiction.
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