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.
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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.
Imprint | Ace Books |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | July 2000 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | July 2000 |
Authors | Ursula K. Le Guin |
Foreword by | David Mitchell |
Afterword by | Charlie Jane Anders |
Dimensions | 211 x 134 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 304 |
Edition | Ace trade pbk. ed |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-441-00731-8 |
Barcode | 9780441007318 |
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LSN | 0-441-00731-7 |