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The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, five Hugo Awards and five Nebula Awards, the renowned writer Ursula K. Le Guin 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.
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- Q: What is 'The Birthday of the World: And Other Stories' about? A: This collection features eight short stories by Ursula K. Le Guin, exploring themes of humanity through diverse worlds and rich characters.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ursula K. Le Guin, a renowned writer known for her contributions to fantasy and science fiction.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 4, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The Birthday of the World has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under genre fiction.
- Q: Are there any notable awards associated with the author? A: Yes, Ursula K. Le Guin has received numerous awards, including the National Book Award, five Hugo Awards, and five Nebula Awards.
- Q: Does this book include any previously unpublished works? A: Yes, it includes a never-before-published novella among its stories.
- Q: What themes are explored in this collection? A: The stories explore the essence of humanity and various provocative themes within diverse settings.