she is a philosopher an explorer in the landscapes of the mind.” - Cincinnati Enquirer Ursula Le Guin is more than just a writer of adult fantasy and science fiction. “Le Guin’s characters, sepecially Shevek and his family, are complex and haunting, and her writing is remarkable for its sinewy grace.” - Time magazine “Excellent characterization and meaningful ideas make this one of the most important novels of the last several years.” - Library Journal

“Written with thought, care-even love.” - Times Literary Supplement (London) But the ambitious scientist's gift is soon seen as a threat, and in the profound conflict that ensues, he must reexamine his beliefs even as he ignites the fires of change. To visit Urras-to learn, to teach, to share-will require great sacrifice and risks, which Shevek willingly accepts. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have kept them apart. Now Shevek, a brilliant physicist, is determined to reunite the two planets, which have been divided by centuries of distrust. Le Guin comes a classic tale of two planets torn apart by conflict and mistrust - and the man who risks everything to reunite them.Ī bleak moon settled by utopian anarchists, Anarres has long been isolated from other worlds, including its mother planet, Urras-a civilization of warring nations, great poverty, and immense wealth. “One of the greats….Not just a science fiction writer a literary icon.” – Stephen Kingįrom the brilliant and award-winning author Ursula K.

The dispossessed novel