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The Word for World Is Forest is a science fiction novella by American writer Ursula K. Le Guin, first published in the United States in 1972 as a part of the anthology Again, Dangerous Visions, and published as a separate book in 1976 by Berkley Books. It is part of Le Guin's Hainish Cycle.
When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans find themselves at the mercy of their brutal masters.
A science fiction novel about the invasion and resistance of a forest planet by a racist and imperialist Earth. The author explores themes of anti-colonialism, ecology, language and anarchism in a critical and complex story.
Mar 17, 1972 · The Word for World is Forest is a terrific novella, originally published in the Harlan Ellison edited Again, Dangerous Visions anthology in 1972. It went on to win the Hugo award for best Novella later that year.
A sci-fi novel by Ursula K. Le Guin about the conflict between humans and Athsheans, a peaceful alien race. The humans colonize Athshe and exploit its resources, while the Athsheans resist and fight back with their dream-based culture.
Jul 6, 2010 · The Word for World is Forest When the inhabitants of a peaceful world are conquered by the bloodthirsty yumens, their existence is irrevocably altered. Forced into servitude, the Athsheans...
A comprehensive guide to Ursula K. Le Guin's science fiction novella about ecology and colonialism. Learn about the plot, themes, characters, symbols, and historical context of The Word for World is Forest.
