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The Left Hand of Darkness

by Ursula K Le Guin

ISBN13: 9780441007318
ISBN10: 0441007317
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Praised as 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. Completely 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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Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards for "Best Science Fiction Novel of the Year", this famous novel tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can change their gender. "An instant classic".--"Minneapolis Star-Tribune".

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: Emily Lehman, November 11, 2008 (view all comments by Emily Lehman)
I was told this book was a classic and that I had to read it, so I wasn't expecting to enjoy it that much. But I couldn't put it down. The story is touching and compelling, and most of all human. Just a really beautiful book.

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ISBN:: 9780441007318
Author:: Le Guin, Ursula K.
Publisher:: Ace Books
Author:: Le Guin, Ursula K.
Location:: New York :
Subject:: Science Fiction - General
Subject:: Science fiction
Subject:: Science / General
Subject:: Extraterrestrial beings
Subject:: Gender identity
Copyright:: 1969
Edition Number:: Ace trade pbk. ed.
Edition Description:: Ace Trade
Series:: Ace Science Fiction
Series Volume:: 106-703
Publication Date:: July 2000
Binding:: Paperback
Grade Level:: General/trade
Language:: English
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 8.29x5.29x.90 in. .59 lbs.

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