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Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin

“All men were alien one to another, at times, not only aliens.”

Book:Worlds of Exile and Illusion: Three Complete Novels of the Hainish Series in One Volume--Rocannon's World; Planet of Exile; City of Illusions

Work

Worlds of Exile and Illusion: Three Complete Novels of the Hainish Series in One Volume--Rocannon's World; Planet of Exile; City of Illusions

'Worlds of Exile and Illusion' is a compilation that includes three distinct novels from the Hainish Series. Each novel presents a unique perspective on the complexities of alien societies and the human condition within an imaginative science fiction framework. 'Rocannon's World' introduces the reader to an alien civilization, 'Planet of Exile' explores themes of survival and adaptation on a distant world, and 'City of Illusions' delves into the psychological and philosophical depths of an enigmatic city. Collectively, these works provide a rich tapestry of speculative fiction that invites readers to ponder the nature of reality and the limits of human understanding. more

Author

Ursula K. Le Guin

Ursula K. Le Guin, born on October 21, 1929, is an esteemed American author of science fiction and fantasy. Known for her profound philosophical insights, rich imagination, and unique narrative style, Le Guin's works have won numerous literary awards and have had a significant impact on science fiction and fantasy literature. Her most famous works include the 'Earthsea' series and 'The Left Hand of Darkness', which have won her awards such as the Nebula and Hugo Awards, and she has also received the National Book Award for lifetime achievement for her contributions to literature. more

“Whenever they tell me children want this sort of book and children need this sort of writing, I am going to smile politely and shut my earlids. I am a writer, not a caterer. There are plenty of caterers. But what children most want and need is what we and they don't know they want and don't think they need, and only writers can offer it to them.”

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Author:Ursula K. Le Guin

“All times are changing times, but ours is one of massive, rapid moral and mental transformation. Archetypes turn into millstones, large simplicities get complicated, chaos becomes elegant, and what everybody knows is true turns out to be what some people used to think.”