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Tehanu

Pages
252
Published
1997
Language
English

Synopsis

Tenar, once the high priestess of the Tombs of Atuan, now lives a quiet life as a widow on Gont. When she takes in a badly burned child and cares for the Archmage Ged after he loses his magic, she must navigate a world that has little room for those without power. Together, they face the challenges of aging and the changing nature of magic in Earthsea.

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About the author

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Ursula K. Le Guin

Ursula Kroeber Le Guin (née Kroeber; October 21, 1929 – January 22, 2018) was an American author. She is best known for her works of speculative fiction, including science fiction works set in her Hainish universe, and the Earthsea fantasy series. Her work was first published in 1959, and her literary career spanned nearly sixty years, producing more than twenty novels and more than a hundred short stories, in addition to poetry, literary criticism, translations, and children's books. Frequently...

Characters

TenarProtagonist
GedProtagonist
All characters in Tehanu
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