The Birthday of the World by Ursula K. Le Guin audiobook

The Birthday of the World: And Other Stories

By Ursula K. Le Guin
Read by Christina Moore

Recorded Books, Inc.

The Hainish Cycle: Book 9

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9781664477506

  • ISBN: 9781664585331

Runtime: 14.19 Hours
Category: Fiction/Science Fiction
Audience: Adult
Language: English

Summary

Summary

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, ever-evolving 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 never-before-published novella, each of which probes the essence of humanity.

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Author Bio: Ursula K. Le Guin

Author Bio: Ursula K. Le Guin

Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018) was an American author of novels, children’s books, and short stories, mainly in the genres of fantasy and science fiction. She has also written poetry, literary criticism, and essays. She was widely recognized as one of the greatest science fiction writers in the history of the genre. She won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards on several occasions, as well as the National Book Award, the PEN/Malamud Award, and many other honors and prizes. In 2014, she was awarded the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.

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Details

Available Formats : CD, Library CD
Category: Fiction/Science Fiction
Runtime: 14.19
Audience: Adult
Language: English