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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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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
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Paperback
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Language:
English
Pages:
320
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8.29x5.29x.90 in. .59 lbs.
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