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The Word for World Is Forest

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The Word for World Is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin presents a gripping narrative set on a lush, forested planet called Athshe, inhabited by a peaceful indigenous population. As the Earth colonises this world, exploiting its resources and people, clashes arise between the colonisers and the native Athsheans. This story explores themes of colonialism, ecological destruction, and cultural conflict, painting a stark picture of the consequences of imperial ambition.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking sci-fi that examines colonialism and environmental issues. Set on a verdant world with unique life forms, it explores the clash between human aggressors and the native inhabitants, weaving themes of respect for nature and the consequences of exploitation. Fans of Ursula K. Le Guin's masterful storytelling and intricate world-building will likely find this an engaging read.

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The award-winning masterpiece by one of today's most honored writers. An early classic of ecological awareness in SF, and one of the works on which Le Guin's early reputation as a master of SF is based.

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The award-winning masterpiece by one of today's most honoured writers, Ursula K. Le Guin!

The Word for World Is Forest

When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters.

Desperation causes the Athsheans, led by Selver, to retaliate against their captors, abandoning their strictures against violence. But in defending their lives, they have endangered the very foundations of their society. For every blow against the invaders is a blow to the humanity of the Athsheans. And once the killing starts, there is no turning back.

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The Word for World Is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin is often praised for its imaginative depiction of an alien world and its themes concerning colonialism and environmentalism. Readers commend the book's deep exploration of humanity's darker tendencies, juxtaposed with the harmony of the forest inhabitants. The narrative's exploration of societal and ethical dilemmas has resonated well with both sci-fi enthusiasts and those interested in more philosophical themes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780765324641

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Tor Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 181g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) was the author of more than three dozen books for children and adults, including her groundbreaking novels The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed, both honored with Nebula and Hugo awards for best novel. She was also awarded a Newbury Honor for the second volume of the Earthsea Cycle, The Tombs of Atuan, and among her many other distinctions are the Margaret A. Edwards Award, a National Book Award, and additional Nebula and Hugo awards. Her other books include The Eye of the Heron, The Word for World is Forest, and the Hainish series. In 2014, Le Guin was named the Medalist for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters by the National Book Foundation.

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