The Left Hand of Darkness
A groundbreaking feminist literary masterpiece
(Author) Ursula K. Le GuinGenly Ai is an ethnologist observing the people of the planet Gethen, a world perpetually in winter. The people there are androgynous, normally neuter, but they can become male ot female at the peak of their sexual cycle. They seem to Genly Ai alien, unsophisticated and confusing. But he is drawn into the complex politics of the planet and, during a long, tortuous journey across the ice with a politician who has fallen from favour and has been outcast, he loses his professional detachment and reaches a painful understanding of the true nature of Gethenians and, in a moving and memorable sequence, even finds love...
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.
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