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The Left Hand of Darkness

by Ursula K. Le Guin
$10.31
The Left Hand of Darkness - Thryft
The Left Hand of Darkness - Thryft

Gender fluidity, culture clash, and diplomacy.

The book explores the concept of gender through an intriguing alien culture, making it a great read for those interested in sociology and psychology. Le Guin's writing is thoughtful and thought-provoking, urging readers to examine their own biases and preconceptions. The Left Hand of Darkness is a classic of science fiction that has stood the test of time due to its exploration of timeless themes.

The Left Hand of Darkness

by Ursula K. Le Guin
$10.31
ISBN: 9780441478125
Authors: Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher: Ace
Date of Publication: 2010-12-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.09
(rated by 175128 readers)

Description

See alternate cover editions here and here.Ursula K. Le Guin’s groundbreaking work of science fiction—winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards.A lone human ambassador is sent to the icebound planet of Winter, a world without sexual prejudice, where the inhabitants’ gender is fluid. 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 strange, intriguing culture 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.
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Gender fluidity, culture clash, and diplomacy.

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