The Tombs Of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin
In this fantasy novel, a young girl named Tenar is taken from her home to become the high priestess of the Nameless Ones at the Tombs of Atuan, a labyrinthine and sacred underground complex. As she grows into her role, her life of solitude and ritual is disrupted by the arrival of Ged, a wizard from the archipelago of Earthsea, who seeks a lost treasure hidden within the tombs. The encounter challenges Tenar's beliefs and her allegiance to the Nameless Ones, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and liberation, as she begins to question the darkness that has defined her existence and contemplates the possibility of a life beyond the confines of the tombs.
The 2243rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 180
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 9th on Top 100 Fantasy Books (Fantasy Book Review)
- 172nd on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- 5471st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time (Time)