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The Unreal and the Real Volume 2

Selected Stories of Ursula K. Le Guin: Outer Space & Inner Lands
By Ursula K. Le Guin
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The Unreal and the Real Volume 2 by Ursula K. Le Guin is a collection of captivating speculative fiction stories exploring alternate realities and complex worlds. Each tale delves into themes of identity, society, and humanity, showcasing Le Guin's masterful storytelling and imaginative world-building. These narratives invite readers to reflect on the nature of existence and the boundaries of reality.
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If you're captivated by thought-provoking worlds and imaginative storylines, Le Guin's collection offers a rich tapestry of visionary tales that explore the depths of human nature and society. Her unique blend of fantasy and science fiction delivers profound insights and vivid storytelling, perfect for fans craving immersive escapism and intellectual depth.

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The Unreal and the Real Volume 2

The second volume of collected short stories by multiple award-winner Ursula K. Le Guin, selected by the author herself.
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The second volume of collected short stories by multiple award-winner Ursula K. Le Guin, selected by the author herself.

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The Unreal and the Real is a two-volume collection of stories, selected by Ursula Le Guin herself, spanning the spectrum of fiction from realism through magical realism, satire, science fiction, surrealism, and fantasy.

Volume Two, Outer Space, Inner Lands, showcases Le Guin's acclaimed stories of the fantastic, originally appearing in publications as varied as Amazing Stories, Playboy, the New Yorker, and Omni. This collection contains 20 stories, including modern classics such as the Hugo Award-winning "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas", Nebula-nominee "Nine Lives"; James Tiptree Jr. Memorial Award-winner (and Hugo and Nebula-nominee) "The Matter of Seggri"; Nebula Award-winner "Solitude"; and the secret history "Sur", which was nominated for the Hugo Award and included in The Best American Short Stories.

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The second volume in Le Guin's collection demonstrates her talent for blending profound emotional depth with innovative world-building, capturing the imagination through her unique storytelling. Her narratives balance fantastical elements with modern sensibilities, standing out in the genre for their range and the exploration of complex themes, such as gender politics. Le Guin's stories resonate deeply, reflecting a commitment to exploring the human condition with unflinching honesty and optimism.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473202863

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 January 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 352

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Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Ursula K. Le Guin

About the Author

Ursula K. Le Guin is one of the finest writers of our time. Her books have attracted millions of devoted readers and won many awards, including the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD, the HUGO and NEBULA AWARDs and a NEWBERY HONOR. Among her novels, The Left Hand of Darkness, The Dispossessed and the six books of Earthsea have attained undisputed classic status; and her recent series, the Annals of the Western Shore, has won her the PEN CENTER USA CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AWARD and the NEBULA AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

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