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“To think that realistic fiction is by definition superior to imaginative fiction is to think imitation is superior to invention.”

Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin

Book:The Wave in the Mind: Talks and Essays on the Writer, the Reader, and the Imagination

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The Wave in the Mind: Talks and Essays on the Writer, the Reader, and the Imagination

This book delves into the intricacies of the writing process, the relationship between writers and readers, and the profound impact of imagination on literature and life. more

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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

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Knows World Way Trying Kind Sometimes Done Use Dream Know How Wall Singing Bridges Insanity Pretending New Things New Ways Pretense

Author:Ursula K. Le Guin

“If I had to pick a hero, it would be Charles Darwin--the size of his mind, which included all that scientific curiosity and knowledge seeking, and the ability to put it all together. There is a genuine spirituality about Darwin's thinking.”

Ifs Thinking Mind Would Be Together Spirituality Ability Hero Picks Curiosity Size Seeking Genuine

Author:Ursula K. Le Guin

“To know there is a choice is to have to make the choice: change or stay: river or rock.”

Knows Choices Rocks Rivers

Book:The Found and the Lost: The Collected Novellas of Ursula K. Le Guin

Source: The Found and the Lost: The Collected Novellas of 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

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

“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.”

Thinking Knows Want Needs Writing Children Book Offers Plenty Wants And Needs

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.”

People Thinking Knows Used Turns Moral Transformation Chaos Simplicity Complicated All Time Massive Elegant Rapids Archetype Times Are Changing

Book:Tales from Earthsea

Source: Tales from Earthsea

“Truth, as ever, avoids the stranger.”

Book:Three Hainish Novels

Source: Three Hainish Novels

“Sleeping people are so remote.... Right here, but out of communication. That's what strikes humans as uncanny about sleep. Its utter privacy. The sleeper turns his back on everyone.”

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Book:The Lathe Of Heaven

Source: The Lathe Of Heaven

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Book:The Lathe Of Heaven: A Novel

Source: The Lathe Of Heaven: A Novel

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Honesty Arrogant

Book:The Left Hand of Darkness

Source: The Left Hand of Darkness