The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia by Ursula K. Le Guin Paperback Book

Description: The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin One of the very best must-read novels of all time - with a new introduction by Roddy DoyleLe Guins storytelling is sharp, magisterial, funny, thought-provoking and exciting, exhibiting all that science fiction can be EMPIRE MAGAZINE FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Principle of Simultaneity is a scientific breakthrough which will revolutionize interstellar civilization by making possible instantaneous communication. It is the life work of Shevek, a brilliant physicist from the arid anarchist world of Anarres. But Sheveks work is being stifled by jealous colleagues, so he travels to Anarress sister-planet Urras, hoping to find more liberty and tolerance there. But he soon finds himself being used as a pawn in a deadly political game. Notes No.16 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards Le Guin is a writer of phenomenal power. She sets up enormous challenges and meets them fully; she invites, as Tolkien does, total belief Observer To be read again and again - The Times Author Biography SALES POINTS* #16 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written* Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards*Le Guin is a writer of phenomenal power. She sets up enormous challenges and meets them fully; she invites, as Tolkien does, total belief Observer * To be read again and again -- The Times Review The book I wish I had written ... Its so far away from my own imagination, Id love to sit at my desk one day and discover that I could think and write like Ursula Le Guin -- Roddy Doyle * THE TIMES *An extraordinary work ... [Le Guin] created a working society in exquisite detail ... a fully realised hypothetical culture [as well as] living breathing characters who are inevitable products of that culture -- Baird SearlesA well told tale signifying a good deal; one to be read again and again * THE TIMES *A deeply imagined work of art * Encyclopedia of Science Fiction *Le Guins book ... is so persuasive that it ought to put a stop to the writing of prescriptive Utopias for at least 10 years * NEW YORK TIMES *[Le Guin had] the heart of a poet who knew all too well the difference between miracle and eureka, revelation and revolution * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Le Guins storytelling is sharp, magisterial, funny, thought-provoking and exciting, exhibiting all that science fiction can be * Empire *Le Guin is a writer of phenomenal power * OBSERVER * Promotional No.16 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards Le Guin is a writer of phenomenal power. She sets up enormous challenges and meets them fully; she invites, as Tolkien does, total belief Observer To be read again and again - The Times Prizes Short-listed for John W Campbell Award 1975 (UK) Long Description The Principle of Simultaneity is a scientific breakthrough which will revolutionize interstellar civilization by making possible instantaneous communication. It is the life work of Shevek, a brilliant physicist from the arid anarchist world of Anarres. But Sheveks work is being stifled by jealous colleagues, so he travels to Anarress sister-planet Urras, hoping to find more liberty and tolerance there. But he soon finds himself being used as a pawn in a deadly political game. Review Quote The book I wish I had written ... Its so far away from my own imagination, Id love to sit at my desk one day and discover that I could think and write like Ursula Le Guin Promotional "Headline" One of the very best must-read novels of all time - with a new introduction by Roddy Doyle Le Guins storytelling is sharp, magisterial, funny, thought-provoking and exciting, exhibiting all that science fiction can be EMPIRE MAGAZINE Description for Sales People #16 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written Details ISBN1857988825 Pages 336 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 1999 ISBN-10 1857988825 ISBN-13 9781857988826 Format Paperback Imprint Gollancz Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.54 Illustrations maps Media Book Author Ursula K. Le Guin Birth 1929 Publication Date 1999-08-12 Short Title The Dispossessed Edition 2nd Subtitle An Ambiguous Utopia UK Release Date 1999-08-12 Series S.F. Masterworks Audience General AU Release Date 1999-10-31 NZ Release Date 1999-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:4087319;

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