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The Birthday of the World - by Ursula K Le Guin (Paperback)

Name: The Birthday of the World - by Ursula K Le Guin (Paperback)
Brand: Harper Perennial
SKU: 77246932
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Highlights

The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, five Hugo Awards and five Nebula Awards, the renowned writer Ursula K. Le Guin has, in each story and novel, created a provocative, ever-evolving universe filled with diverse worlds and rich characters reminiscent of our earthly selves.
Author(s): Ursula K Le Guin
384 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Short Stories (single author)

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About the Book

With "The Birthday of the World, " Le Guin once again demonstrates her virtuosity with a superb collection of eight science fiction tales.

Book Synopsis

The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, five Hugo Awards and five Nebula Awards, the renowned writer Ursula K. Le Guin has, in each story and novel, created a provocative, ever-evolving universe filled with diverse worlds and rich characters reminiscent of our earthly selves. Now, in The Birthday of the World, this gifted artist returns to these worlds in eight brilliant short works, including a never-before-published novella, each of which probes the essence of humanity.

Review Quotes

"Strong work from a master storyteller; highly recommended." -- Library Journal

Dimensions (Overall): 8.02 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .95 Inches (D)

Weight: .61 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 384

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Short Stories (single author)

Publisher: Harper Perennial

Format: Paperback

Author: Ursula K Le Guin

Language: English

Street Date: March 4, 2003

TCIN: 77246932

UPC: 9780060509064

Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-5720

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.95 inches length x 5.3 inches width x 8.02 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.61 pounds

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