Bücher von Ursula K. Le Guin

The Hugo and Nebula Award-winning masterpiece from one of the all-time greats of Science Fiction. 'It's a giant thought experiment that's also a cracking good read about gender' Neil Gaiman

From the celebrated Ursula K. Le Guin, "a writer of enormous intelligence and wit, a master storyteller" (Boston Globe), the revised and updated edition of her classic guide to the essentials of a writer''s craft. Completely revised and rewritten to address modern challenges and opportunities, this handbook is a short, deceptively simple guide to the craft of writing. Le Guin lays out ten chapters that address the most fundamental components of narrative, from the sound of language to sentence construction to point of view. Each chapter combines illustrative examples from the global canon with Le GuinΓÇÖs own witty commentary and an exercise that the writer can do solo or in a group. She also offers a comprehensive guide to working in writing groups, both actual and online. Masterly and concise, Steering the Craft deserves a place on every writer''s shelf.

This science fiction novel is the story of Winter, an Earth-like planet with two major differences. Conditions are semi-arctic even at the warmest time of the year, and the inhabitants are all of the same sex. The book has won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

Immerse yourself in the magical world of 'Books of Earthsea', a captivating masterpiece by the renowned author Ursula K. Le Guin. Published in 2018 by Simon + Schuster Inc., this book is a must-have for lovers of fantasy literature. Le Guin, known for her profound and imaginative storytelling, takes you on an unforgettable journey through the mystical archipelago of Earthsea. The book brilliantly intertwines elements of magic, power, and the human spirit, making it a riveting read from start to finish. Don't miss out on this enchanting publication from Simon + Schuster Inc., a leading publisher known for its diverse and high-quality titles. 'Books of Earthsea' is indeed a timeless piece of literature that transcends the boundaries of imagination and reality. It's more than just a book; it's an experience you wouldn't want to miss.

Shevak, a brilliant scientist, wants to tear down the wall of hatred that has isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. So he journeys to the utopian Urras in an attempt to ignite the fires of change.

An unsung masterpiece from one of fantastic literature's greatest writers.

A collection of essays on life and literature, from one of the most iconic authors and astute critics in contemporary letters.

Through his dreams, George Orr can make alternate realities real'Le Guin is a writer of phenomenal power' OBSERVER

From acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin, a collection of thoughtsalways adroit, often acerbicon aging, belief, the state of literature, and the state of the nation

Die Kesh, Überlebende einer Katastrophe, durch die halb Kalifornien im Meer versunken ist, leben im Tal der Na, einem Napa Valley der Zukunft. Sie verfügen über moderne Technologie, nutzen diese aber nur insoweit, wie sie ihrer bescheidenen Art zu leben und zu wirtschaften dient. Mehr als alles andere zählen bei ihnen der Respekt für das Miteinander von Tier und Mensch und ein wohlüberlegter, sorgsamer Umgang mit der Erde. Die Hinterlassenschaft einer Wirtschaftsform, die zur Zerstörung der Zivilisation geführt hat, verfolgt die Kesh jedoch weiter; ganze Gebiete sind kontaminiert, vieles leidet an genetischen Veränderungen. Die Frage nach gedeihlichen Lebensformen durchzieht alles, was sie tun und denken. Angelegt als phantastisches Projekt einer Archäologie der Zukunft ist Immer nach Hause eine einzigartige Sammlung von Fundsachen: Mythos und Historie, Dichtung und Drama, Erzählung, Information und Lied, aufgelesen aus einer Zukunft in unbekannter Ferne - von einer Autorin auf dem Höhepunkt ihrer Schaffenskraft zu einer schlüssigen Vision verwoben.

Eight SF stories from Ursula Le Guin'Le Guin is a writer of phenomenal power' OBSERVER

Das Epoche machende Science-Fiction-Meisterwerk von Ursula K. Le Guin jetzt in neuer Übersetzung. Gethen ist ein Winterplanet und permanent mit Eis bedeckt. Auch die politische Lage ist alles andere als einfach: Zwischen dem Königreich Karhide und seinem Nachbarland Orgoreyn existieren starke politische Spannungen. Die Aufgabe von Genly Ai, der als terranischer Abgesandter die Bevölkerung davon überzeugen möchte, dem Weltenverbund des Ekumen beizutreten, ist also alles andere als einfach. Zumal ihm die Regeln und Konventionen vor Ort nicht vertraut sind und ihn die fehlende Zweigeschlechtlichkeit der Bewohner irritiert.  Sein wichtigster Ansprechpartner ist Estraven, der Premierminister des Königs von Karhide, aber er hat keine Ahnung, ob er ihm vertrauen kann. Als Estraven des Verrats beschuldigt wird, läuft Genly Ai Gefahr, seinen wichtigsten Verbündeten zu verlieren. Er muss sich entscheiden, wo seine Loyalität liegt. "Le Guin hat, in höherem Maße als Tolkien, dazu beigetragen, die Fantastik als Literatur zu etablieren." Harold Bloom »Ein Juwel« Frank Herbert Für LeserInnen von Cixin Liu, Frank Herbert, Octavia Butler, Margaret Atwood und Isaac Asimov

The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her lyrical writing, rich characters, and diverse worlds. The Wind's Twelve Quarters collects seventeen powerful stories, each with an introduction by the author, ranging from fantasy to intriguing scientific concepts, from medieval settings to the future.Including an insightful foreword by Le Guin, describing her experience, her inspirations, and her approach to writing, this stunning collection explores human values, relationships, and survival, and showcases the myriad talents of one of the most provocative writers of our time.

In this second novel in the Annals of the Western Shore trilogy, Ursula K. Le Guin brings readers a haunting and gripping coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of violence, intolerance, and magic.Ansul was once a peaceful town filled with libraries, schools, and temples. But that was long ago, and the conquerors of this coastal city consider reading and writing to be acts punishable by death. And they believe the Oracle House, where the last few undestroyed books are hidden, is seething with demons.But to seventeen-year-old Memer, the house is a refuge, a place of family and learning, ritual and memory?the only place where she feels truly safe.Then an Uplands poet named Orrec and his wife, Gry, arrive, and everything in Memer's life begins to change. Will she and the people of Ansul at last be brave enough to rebel against their oppressors?Voices is a novel that readers will not soon forget.?Le Guin's crystalline prose and her ability to dramatise political and spiritual issues of our time are unequalled.? ?Amanda Craig, London Times?As always, Le Guin's language is as airy and sensuous as her concerns are weighty and abstract, every sentence as precise as a spade cut.? ?Elizabeth Ward, The Washington Post?Barbarians-versus-brainiacs may be well-trod turf, but Le Guin sure-footedly makes it new. She creates a protagonist with obvious appeal to her intended audience: a geeky girl with bad hair but a quick intelligence, who nurses a seething contempt for the illiterate thugs who run everything." ?Anne Boles Levy, Los Angeles TimesThe Annals of the Western Shore Trilogy includes:GiftsVoicesPowers

An exciting re-launch of the classic Earthsea Cycle, by fantasy literature legend Ursula K. Le Guin, winner of a Newbery Honor, the National Book Award, Pushcart Prize, and six Nebula Awards.

The award-winning masterpiece by one of today's most honored writers, Ursula K. Le Guin!The Word for World is Forest When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters. Desperation causes the Athsheans, led by Selver, to retaliate against their captors, abandoning their strictures against violence. But in defending their lives, they have endangered the very foundations of their society. For every blow against the invaders is a blow to the humanity of the Athsheans. And once the killing starts, there is no turning back.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.