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Title details for The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin - Wait list

The Left Hand of Darkness

#4 in series

by Ursula K. Le Guin
Charlie Jane Anders
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The queen of science fiction's trailblazing novel about a planet full of genderless beings
A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary's mission to Winter, an unknown alien world whose inhabitants can choose—and 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. Exploring questions of psychology, society, and human emotion in an alien world, The Left Hand of Darkness stands as a landmark achievement in the annals of science fiction.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Hainish Cycle

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    June 18, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9798891785090
      • File size: 291676 KB
      • Duration: 10:07:39

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Le Guin's thought-provoking classic can be a challenge for any narrator. Her ahead-of-its-time narrative is a crazy quilt of excerpts from anthropological reports, cultural myths, and even a personal journal. Yet that doesn't seem to faze Golden Voice Michael Crouch in this gripping audiobook. Using a variety of accents, he brings to life the difficult mission of a human envoy visiting the planet Winter, where the inhabitants regularly change gender. Crouch smoothly differentiates the visitors and dozens of the dual-gender natives, making a complicated story simpler for the listener. Winter is a complex, often inhospitable, world, and Crouch is the perfect guide to sort it out. Thanks to his efforts, this production gives Le Guin's message-packed masterpiece the respect it deserves. D.E.M. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine

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  • English

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