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The Lathe Of Heaven

By Ursula K. Le Guin
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin explores the life of George Orr, a man whose dreams can alter reality. As he seeks help from a psychiatrist for controlling these dreams, the doctor attempts to harness this power for personal gain. The narrative unfolds in a world constantly reshaped by the unintended consequences of George's dreaming, blending the boundaries between dreams and reality in a profound examination of human desires and the ethical implications of controlling fate.
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This novel may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking stories that explore the power of dreams and reality. Set in a dystopian future, it blends elements of science fiction with philosophical musings, offering a unique narrative that questions the nature of existence and the impact of individual choices.

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The Lathe Of Heaven

Through his dreams, George Orr can make alternate realities real - but who is controlling him?
'Le Guin is a writer of phenomenal power' OBSERVER
'Literature will miss her. There's no one like her' Zadie Smith

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Ursula Le Guin was able to reimagine many concepts we take to be natural, shared, and unalterable - gender, utopia, creation, war, family, the city, the country - and reveal the all-too-human constructions at their centre ... Literature will miss her. There's no one like her - Zadie Smith Le Guin is a writer of phenomenal power - Observer Through his dreams, George Orr can make alternate realities real - but who is controlling him? War rages and global warming wreaks havoc on the quality of life everywhere as seven billion people jostle for living space and food. For George Orr, a mild and unremarkable man, the world is overwhelmingly difficult. But George is different: his dreams can change reality - although he has no means of controlling this extraordinary power. Psychiatrist Dr William Haber offers to help, directing George to dream a world without racism. But as ambition gets the better of ethics, no one can predict the devastating consequences.

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Le Guin's work is often celebrated for its powerful writing and ability to reshape fundamental concepts such as gender and utopia. Her fantasy realms are populated with intricate and complex characters, making her a legend in speculative fiction. The Lathe of Heaven is particularly noted for its thought-provoking narrative that questions societal constructs, blending poetic elements with scientific themes effectively.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473234178

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 192

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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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