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The Tombs of Atuan

Pages
192
Published
1971
Language
English

Synopsis

In the dark, labyrinthine tombs of Atuan, a young priestess named Arha lives a life of ritual and isolation. Her world is upended when a stranger, a thief, enters her domain seeking a lost artifact. This encounter forces Arha to question her beliefs and her destiny, setting her on a path she never imagined.

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

ArhaProtagonist
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Frequently asked questions

  • What awards has The Tombs of Atuan received?

    The Tombs of Atuan was named a Newbery Honor Book in 1972 and was a finalist for the National Book Award for Children's Books that same year.

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