The Wind's Twelve Quarters and The Compass Rose
(Author) Ursula K. Le GuinGrand Master Ursula K. LeGuin has been recognised for almost fifty years as one of the most important writers in the SF field - and is likewise feted beyond the confines of the genre. The Wind's Twelve Quarters was her first collection and it brings together some of 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.
Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin was an American author known for her contributions to science fiction and fantasy literature. She is best known for her Earthsea series and the Hainish Cycle, which explore themes of gender, identity, and society. Le Guin's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose, philosophical depth, and imaginative world-building. She was a pioneer in the genre, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions with her thought-provoking narratives. Le Guin's impact on literature has been profound, influencing generations of writers and readers with her visionary storytelling. Her most famous work is "The Left Hand of Darkness," a groundbreaking novel that explores themes of gender and politics on a distant planet. Le Guin's legacy continues to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide.