Ursula K. Le Guin

AmericanLiterary FictionScience FictionEpic FantasyPoetryb. 1929 — d. 2018

Ursula K. Le Guin was an American author best known for her works of speculative fiction, including science fiction and fantasy novels. Her writing often explored anthropological themes, gender, society, and the human condition. 'The Left Hand of Darkness' is one of her most famous works, exploring themes of androgyny and its impact on society. She received numerous awards for her contributions to literature.

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Awards

['Hugo Award Winner', 'Nebula Award Winner', 'Locus Award Winner', 'World Fantasy Award Winner', 'National Book Award Winner', 'Newbery Medal', 'Caldecott Medal', 'Science Fiction Hall of Fame', 'SFWA Grand Master', 'Margaret A. Edwards Award', 'PEN/Malamud Award', 'Library of Congress Living Legend']

Notable Works

['Earthsea series', 'The Left Hand of Darkness', 'The Dispossessed', 'A Wizard of Earthsea', 'The Lathe of Heaven', 'Always Coming Home', 'The Telling']