The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
The novel is a profound exploration of two vastly different societies on twin planets, Urras and Anarres. The protagonist is a brilliant physicist from Anarres, a planet with an anarchist society, who travels to Urras, a planet with a capitalist and authoritarian regime. The book explores his struggle to reconcile his anarchist beliefs with the stark realities of a different socio-political system. It's a thought-provoking investigation of human nature, power structures, and the idea of utopia.
The 751st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 136,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 37th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 78th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- Nebula Award (Nebula Awards)
- Hugo Award for Best Novel (Hugo Awards)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (David Pringle)
- The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013 (Flavor Wire)
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)