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The Left Hand of Darkness

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First published: 1969
Pages: 255

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Ursula K. Le Guin’s “The Left Hand of Darkness” is a celebrated science fiction novel. Published in 1969, it’s part of the Hainish Cycle, a series of novels and short stories by Le Guin. The story centers around Genly Ai, a human envoy sent to the planet Gethen to persuade its nations to join the Ekumen, a confederation of planets. Gethenians are ambisexual, with no fixed sex, which greatly influences their culture and poses a challenge for Ai. The book explores themes of sex, gender, culture, and loyalty. It’s available in various formats.

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Ursula K. Le Guin

Ursula Kroeber Le Guin was an American author. She is best known for her works of speculative fiction, including science fiction works set in her Hainish universe, and the Earthsea fantasy series.