The Eye of the Heron : A Novel by Ursula K. Le Guin
On Victoria, a former prison colony, two exiled groups—the farmers of Shantih and the City dwellers—live in apparent harmony. Yet beneath the surface, tensions simmer. The peace-loving farmers labor tirelessly to provide food for the City, while the City Bosses rule over Shantih with an iron fist. When a group of farmers decide to establish a new settlement further away, the Bosses threaten to crush what they perceive as a rebellion.
Luz, the daughter of a Boss, understands the heavy burden of having no choices. She yearns to break free from her father's tyrannical rule and forge her own path. As the crisis over the new settlement reaches a boiling point, Luz sees an opportunity to make her own choices and shape her own destiny.
In The Eye of the Heron, Ursula K. Le Guin masterfully explores themes of feminism, gender identity, environmentalism, and the struggle for freedom in a thought-provoking speculative fiction novel that resonates as strongly today as it did when first published. This literary science fiction classic showcases Le Guin's unparalleled ability to create richly imagined worlds that reflect the complexities of our own.
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Praise for this book“This small gem of a novel encapsulates the qualities that make Le Guin a key figure in today's science fiction.” —Publishers Weekly
About the AuthorUrsula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) was the author of more than three dozen books for children and adults, including her groundbreaking novels The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed, both honored with Nebula and Hugo awards for best novel. She was also awarded a Newbury Honor for the second volume of the Earthsea Cycle, The Tombs of Atuan, and among her many other distinctions are the Margaret A. Edwards Award, a National Book Award, and additional Nebula and Hugo awards. Her other books include The Eye of the Heron, The Word for World is Forest, and the Hainish series. In 2014, Le Guin was named the Medalist for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters by the National Book Foundation.
Title: The Eye of the Heron : A Novel
Author(s): Ursula K. Le Guin
ISBN: 9781466824478
Copyright 2003
Release Date: September 15, 2003
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: mobi,ePub | Learn More about our supported formats
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About The Eye of the Heron : A Novel by Ursula K. Le Guin
In a world divided, one woman dares to challenge the status quo and fight for freedom in this thought-provoking science fiction classic from legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin.
On Victoria, a former prison colony, two exiled groups—the farmers of Shantih and the City dwellers—live in apparent harmony. Yet beneath the surface, tensions simmer. The peace-loving farmers labor tirelessly to provide food for the City, while the City Bosses rule over Shantih with an iron fist. When a group of farmers decide to establish a new settlement further away, the Bosses threaten to crush what they perceive as a rebellion.
Luz, the daughter of a Boss, understands the heavy burden of having no choices. She yearns to break free from her father's tyrannical rule and forge her own path. As the crisis over the new settlement reaches a boiling point, Luz sees an opportunity to make her own choices and shape her own destiny.
In The Eye of the Heron, Ursula K. Le Guin masterfully explores themes of feminism, gender identity, environmentalism, and the struggle for freedom in a thought-provoking speculative fiction novel that resonates as strongly today as it did when first published. This literary science fiction classic showcases Le Guin's unparalleled ability to create richly imagined worlds that reflect the complexities of our own.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Praise for this book
“This small gem of a novel encapsulates the qualities that make Le Guin a key figure in today's science fiction.” —Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) was the author of more than three dozen books for children and adults, including her groundbreaking novels The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed, both honored with Nebula and Hugo awards for best novel. She was also awarded a Newbury Honor for the second volume of the Earthsea Cycle, The Tombs of Atuan, and among her many other distinctions are the Margaret A. Edwards Award, a National Book Award, and additional Nebula and Hugo awards. Her other books include The Eye of the Heron, The Word for World is Forest, and the Hainish series. In 2014, Le Guin was named the Medalist for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters by the National Book Foundation.
Title: The Eye of the Heron : A Novel
Author(s): Ursula K. Le Guin
ISBN: 9781466824478
Copyright 2003
Release Date: September 15, 2003
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Countries: United States, Canada | Learn more about available countries
Language: English
Format: mobi,ePub | Learn More about our supported formats
Dragonmount is a proud provider of DRM-free eBooks. By purchasing any eBook from our store, you are not only helping support our website, but you are helping small businesses thrive in a market traditionally dominated by large companies. Learn more in our eBook FAQ.
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