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The Dispossessed

By Ursula K. Le Guin
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin explores the life of a physicist, Shevek, from a utopian society on the planet Anarres. He seeks to bridge the ideological and cosmic gap between his home and its sister planet, Urras, which is plagued by inequality. The book delves into themes of political philosophy, freedom, and societal structures.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking science fiction that delves into complex themes of political philosophy, utopian ideals, and personal freedom. You'll appreciate the intricate world-building and the way it challenges societal norms through its dualistic exploration of contrasting worlds and cultures. It's a captivating read for those who relish deeply philosophical narratives and rich character development.

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The Dispossessed

One of the very best must-read novels of all time - with a new introduction by Roddy Doyle
'Le Guin's storytelling is sharp, magisterial, funny, thought-provoking and exciting, exhibiting all that science fiction can be' EMPIRE MAGAZINE

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One of the very best must-read novels of all time - with a new introduction by Roddy Doyle

'A well told tale signifying a good deal; one to be read again and again' THE TIMES

'The book I wish I had written ... It's so far away from my own imagination, I'd love to sit at my desk one day and discover that I could think and write like Ursula Le Guin' Roddy Doyle

'Le Guin is a writer of phenomenal power' OBSERVER

'There was a wall. It did not look important - even a child could climb it. But the idea was real. Like all walls it was ambiguous, two-faced. What was inside it and what was outside it depended upon which side of it you were on...'

Shevek is a brilliant scientist who is attempting to find a new theory of time - but there are those who are jealous of his work, and will do anything to block him. So he leaves his homeland, hoping to find a place of more liberty and tolerance. Initially feted, Shevek soon finds himself being used as a pawn in a deadly political game.

With powerful themes of freedom, society and the natural world's influence on competition and co-operation, The Dispossessed is a true classic of the 20th century.

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The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin is lauded for its imaginative depth and detailed world-building, creating a compelling fictional society. Critics praise it as a thought-provoking and artful piece that explores complex themes. The book's vivid characters and its impact on the utopian genre, highlighted by publications like "The Times" and "New York Times," demonstrate its enduring significance in science fiction and fantasy literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473228412

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 336

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Fiction General Fiction Literary 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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