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The Birthday Of The World: And Other Stories
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For More Than Four Decades, Ursula K. Le Guin Has Enthralled Readers With Her Imagination, Clarity, And Moral Vision. The Recipient Of Numerous Literary Prizes, Including The National Book Award, The Kafka Award, And Five Hugo And Five Nebula Awards, This Renowned Writer Has, In Each Story And Novel, Created A Provocative, Everevolving Universe Filled With Diverse Worlds And Rich Characters Reminiscent Of Our Earthly Selves. Now, In The Birthday Of The World, This Gifted Artist Returns To These Worlds In Eight Brilliant Short Works, Including A Neverbeforepublished Novella, Each Of Which Probes The Essence Of Humanity.Here Are Stories That Explore Complex Social Interactions And Troublesome Issues Of Gender And Sex; That Define And Defy Notions Of Personal Relationships And Of Society Itself; That Examine Loyalty, Survival, And Introversion; That Bring To Light The Vicissitudes Of Slavery And The Meaning Of Transformation, Religion, And History.The First Six Tales In This Spectacular Volume Are Set In The Author'S Signature World Of The Ekumen, My Pseudocoherent Universe With Holes In The Elbows, As Le Guin Describes It A World Made Familiar In Her Awardwinning Novel The Left Hand Of Darkness. The Seventh, Title Story Was Hailed By Publishers Weekly As Remarkable . . . A Standout. The Final Offering In The Collection, Paradises Lost, Is A Mesmerizing Novella Of Space Exploration And The Pursuit Of Happiness.In Her Foreword, Ursula K. Le Guin Writes, To Create Differenceto Establish Strangenessthen To Let The Fiery Arc Of Human Emotion Leap And Close The Gap: This Acrobatics Of The Imagination Fascinates And Satisfies Me As No Other. In The Birthday Of The World, This Gifted Literary Acrobat Exhibits A Dazzling Array Of Skills That Will Fascinate And Satisfy Us All.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Birthday of the World: And Other Stories'? A: The main theme of 'The Birthday of the World' revolves around the exploration of humanity, social interactions, and complex issues such as gender, relationships, and the essence of transformation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'The Birthday of the World: And Other Stories' is authored by Ursula K. Le Guin, a renowned writer celebrated for her imaginative storytelling and moral vision.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Birthday of the World' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Birthday of the World' published? A: 'The Birthday of the World: And Other Stories' was published on March 5, 2002.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this edition of 'The Birthday of the World' is a first edition.
- Q: What genres does this book belong to? A: 'The Birthday of the World' falls under the genre of fiction, specifically genre fiction.
- Q: Are there any previously unpublished works in this collection? A: Yes, this collection includes a never-before-published novella along with eight other short stories.
- Q: What are some notable awards received by the author? A: Ursula K. Le Guin has received numerous prestigious awards, including the National Book Award, Kafka Award, five Hugo Awards, and five Nebula Awards.
- Q: What can readers expect from the storytelling style of Ursula K. Le Guin? A: Readers can expect imaginative storytelling marked by clarity, depth, and a strong moral vision, with complex characters and richly developed worlds.