Guin, Ursula K. Le

The Word for World is Forest: The Best of the SF Masterworks (S.F. Masterworks)

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ISBN 13:: 9781399607797
author:: Guin, Ursula K. Le
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Gateway
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.8 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
Condition:: New
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The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin is a powerful exploration of violence, colonialism and resistance in a future history of Earth. When the peaceful aliens known as the Athsheans are conquered by the bloodthirsty Yumens, their very way of life is threatened. As desperation sets in, the Athsheans are forced to abandon their strictures against violence, leading to a devastating confrontation that endangers the foundations of their society. This novella, part of Le Guin's 'Hainish Cycle', offers a deeply moving and shocking portrayal of the human condition. With its quiet, straightforward prose, The Word for World is Forest packs an emotional and critical punch, shedding light on the complexities of pacifistic ideals in the face of overwhelming force.

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