LeGuin, Ursula K.
The Left Hand of Darkness
- ISBN 13:
- 9781473221628
- author:
- LeGuin, Ursula K.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gollancz
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 2.1 x 19.6 cm
- Genre:
- Romance, Contemporary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Left Hand of Darkness is a groundbreaking work of science fiction that explores the complexities of human emotion and society in an alien world. On the planet Winter, the inhabitants can choose and change their gender, leading to a rich and thought-provoking culture that challenges the human emissary's own views and assumptions.
The novel follows the mission of a lone human to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization, as he navigates the vastly different culture and grapples with the implications of his own biases and preconceptions.
This Penguin Galaxy edition features a stunning hardcover design and a series introduction by Neil Gaiman, highlighting the enduring significance of this visionary novel in the world of science fiction and fantasy.