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The Wind's Twelve Quarters and The Compass Rose

By Ursula K. Le Guin
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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The Wind's Twelve Quarters and The Compass Rose by Ursula K. Le Guin is a captivating collection of short stories that explore diverse and imaginative worlds. These tales delve into themes of humanity, society, and the complexities of existence, ranging from science fiction to fantasy. Le Guin's masterful storytelling invites readers to journey through intricate landscapes and thought-provoking scenarios, showcasing her ability to blend speculative fiction with philosophical depth.
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This collection of stories may captivate you if you appreciate masterful world-building and thought-provoking narratives. Perfect for fans of imaginative tales that blend fantasy and science fiction, offering deep insights into human nature and cultural complexities. Ursula K. Le Guin's work often explores themes of empathy, identity, and the intricate connection between societies and their environments.

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The Wind's Twelve Quarters and The Compass Rose

An essential collection of stories from the multi-award-winning Grand Master, Ursula K. LeGuin.

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Grand Master Ursula K. Le Guin has been recognised for almost fifty years as one of the most important writers in the SF field and is likewise celebrated beyond the confines of the genre.

The Wind's Twelve Quarters was her first collection, and it brings together some of her finest short fiction, including the Hugo Award-winning 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas', the Nebula Award-winning 'The Day Before the Revolution', and the Hugo-nominated 'Winter's King', which gave readers their first glimpse of the world later made famous in her Hugo and Nebula-winning masterpiece, The Left Hand of Darkness.

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Ursula K. Le Guin is praised as an exceptional science fiction writer, with her stories described as both magical and perceptive. Her works are considered unique and legendary, revealing profound insights into human nature. The collection of stories in The Wind's Twelve Quarters and The Compass Rose showcases her mastery of the short story format, often regarded as unparalleled by her contemporaries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473205765

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 592

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Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: S.F. Masterworks 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. In 2014 Ursula Le Guin was awarded the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. She lived in Portland, Oregon, until she passed away in January 2018.

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