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The Unreal and the Real: The Selected Short Stories of Ursula K. Le Guin

by Ursula K. Le Guin
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The Unreal and the Real: The Selected Short Stories of Ursula K. Le Guin
The Unreal and the Real: The Selected Short Stories of Ursula K. Le Guin

Diverse storytelling from a science fiction legend.

If you've ever been curious about the range and depth a single author can achieve, "The Unreal and the Real" is an exploration you shouldn't miss. Ursula K. Le Guin’s collection offers you a kaleidoscope of human experience, woven into unique worlds and situations. Each story is a testament to Le Guin's masterful storytelling. It’s a perfect read for those who appreciate seeing the extraordinary in the everyday and enjoy short bursts of literary brilliance.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Unreal and the Real: The Selected Short Stories of Ursula K. Le Guin

by Ursula K. Le Guin
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ISBN: 9781481475976
Authors: Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher: S&S/Saga Press
Date of Publication: 2017-11-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.23
(rated by 1008 readers)

Description

A collection of short stories by the legendary and iconic Ursula K. Le Guin—selected with an introduction by the author, and combined in one volume for the first time. The Unreal and the Real is a collection of some of Ursula K. Le Guin’s best short stories. She has won multiple prizes and accolades from the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters to the Newbery Honor, the Nebula, Hugo, World Fantasy, and PEN/Malamud Awards. She has had her work collected over the years, but this is the first short story volume combining a full range of her work.
 

Diverse storytelling from a science fiction legend.

If you've ever been curious about the range and depth a single author can achieve, "The Unreal and the Real" is an exploration you shouldn't miss. Ursula K. Le Guin’s collection offers you a kaleidoscope of human experience, woven into unique worlds and situations. Each story is a testament to Le Guin's masterful storytelling. It’s a perfect read for those who appreciate seeing the extraordinary in the everyday and enjoy short bursts of literary brilliance.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.