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The Telling

Pages
272
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

On the planet Aka, technology has erased the past, and citizens live under strict surveillance. An observer from Earth discovers a hidden community still practicing the ancient religion of the Telling. Drawn to their beliefs, she joins them on a sacred journey into the mountains, confronting not only the dangers of the terrain but also the depths of her own spirit.

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

SuttyProtagonist
All characters in The Telling