Reading Guides, VOLUME 10

Ursula Le Guin – Introductory Reading Guide

This week marks the birthday of novelist Ursula Le Guin.  In honor of the occasion, we offer this introductory reading guide to her work.

We’ve ordered this list in the order that we think the books should be read, and we offer a brief explanation of why each book was included. We’ve included excerpts of most the books via Google Books.

3. A Wizard of Earthsea (The Earthsea Cycle – Book 1)

A Wizard of Earthsea is a young adult fantasy novel written by the American author Ursula K. Le Guin, first published by the small press Parnassus in 1968. Regarded as a classic of fantasy and children’s literature, the novel has been widely influential within the genre of fantasy.

Set in the fictional archipelago of Earthsea, the story centers around a young mage named Ged, born in a village on the island of Gont. Displaying great power while still a boy, he joins the school of wizardry, where his prickly nature drives him into conflict with one of his fellows. During a magical duel, Ged’s spell goes awry and releases a shadow creature that attacks him. The novel follows his journey as he seeks to be free of the creature.  (via Wikipedia)

 




 

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