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138 pages ; 19 cm

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Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction --On fiction --On poetry --On nonfiction.

In a series of interviews with David Naimon, Le Guin discusses craft, aesthetics, and philosophy in her fiction, poetry, and nonfiction works. The discussions provide ample advice and guidance for writers of every level, but also give Le Guin a chance to to sound off on some of her favorite subjects: the genre wars, the patriarchy, the natural world, and what, in her opinion, makes for great writing. With excerpts from her own books and those that she looked to for inspiration, this volume is a treat for Le Guin's longtime readers, a perfect introduction for those first approaching her writing, and a tribute to her incredible life and work.

Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-2018 -- Interviews.

Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-2018 -- Authorship.

Women authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography.

Authors, American -- 20th century -- Interviews.

Science fiction -- Authorship.

Fantasy fiction -- Authorship.

Authorship.

Literature.

United States -- Civilization.

Naimon, David, author, interviewer.

9781941040997

1941040993

Unabridged.

1 online resource (10 audio files) : digital

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Narrator: George Guidall.

Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can change their gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the completely dissimilar culture that he encounters. Embracing the aspects of psychology, society, and human emotion on an alien world, The Left Hand of Darkness stands as a landmark achievement in the annals of intellectual science fiction.

Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 271890 KB).

Fiction.

Science Fiction.

Electronic books.

Guidall, George.

9781501910111 (sound recording)

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xx, 215 pages ; 22 cm

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Translation of: Essays

"From acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin, and with an introduction by Karen Joy Fowler, a collection of thoughts--always adroit, often acerbic--on aging, belief, the state of literature, and the state of the nation. Ursula K. Le Guin has taken readers to imaginary worlds for decades. Now she's in the last great frontier of life, old age, and exploring new literary territory: the blog, a forum where her voice -- sharp, witty, as compassionate as it is critical -- shines. No Time to Spare collects the best of Ursula's blog, presenting perfectly crystallized dispatches on what matters to her now, her concerns with this world, and her wonder at it. On the absurdity of denying your age, she says, "If I'm ninety and believe I'm forty-five, I'm headed for a very bad time trying to get out of the bathtub." On cultural perceptions of fantasy: "The direction of escape is toward freedom. So what is 'escapism' an accusation of? " On her new cat: "He still won't sit on a lap" -- Provided by publisher.

Aging.

Old age.

Literature.

United States -- Civilization.

9781328661593 (hardback)

1328661598 (hardback)