The Left Hand of Darkness: 50th Anniversary Edition (25) (Penguin Galaxy Ser.)

By: Ursula K. Le Guin

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Synopsis: Winner of the Hugo and Nebula AwardsA groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can change their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the completely dissimilar culture that he encounters. Embracing the aspects of psychology, society, and human emotion on an alien world, The Left Hand of Darkness stands as a landmark achievement in the annals of intellectual science fiction.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781101665398
Related ISBNs:: 9780441007318
Publisher:: Penguin Publishing Group
Date of Addition:: 04/03/23
Copyrighted By:: Ursula K. Le Guin
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender
Grade Levels:: Twelfth grade
Reading Age:: 18 and up
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:: David Mitchell