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The Left Hand of Darkness

1969258 pagesOrion Publishing Group

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Explore a world where gender is fluid and society is built on unique principles. A human envoy visits the planet Winter, a world locked in an ice age, and finds himself navigating complex social structures and his own understanding of identity. This award-winning science fiction novel offers a profound exploration of humanity through an unforgettable journey.

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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...

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