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Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018) was an American author of speculative fiction, realistic fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, librettos, essays, poetry, speeches, translations, literary critiques, chapbooks, and children's fiction. She was primarily known for her works of speculative fiction.
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Jun 10, 2024 · Ursula K. Le Guin, American writer best known for tales of science fiction and fantasy imbued with concern for character development and language. Among her notable works was the Earthsea series, which was written for children but attracted a large adult readership.
Summary Bibliography: Ursula K. Le Guin. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License . Author: Ursula K. Le Guin Author Record # 37. Legal Name: Le Guin, Ursula Kroeber. Birthplace: Berkeley, California, USA. Birthdate: 21 October 1929. Deathdate: 22 January 2018. Language: English.
Ursula Kroeber Le Guin (/ ˈ k r oʊ b ər l ə ˈ ɡ w ɪ n / KROH-bər lə GWIN; née Kroeber; October 21, 1929 – January 22, 2018) was an American author. She is best known for her works of speculative fiction , including science fiction works set in her Hainish universe , and the Earthsea fantasy series.
"Like all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own." — The Boston Globe "Her characters are complex and haunting, and her writing is remarkable for its sinewy grace."
Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018) was an American author of speculative fiction, realistic fiction, non-fiction, screenplays, librettos, essays, poetry, speeches, translations, literary critiques, chapbooks, and children's fiction.
