The Left Hand Of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
The novel is a groundbreaking work of science fiction that explores themes of gender, politics, and identity. Set on a planet called Gethen, where the inhabitants are ambisexual, shifting between male and female, the story follows an envoy from Earth who struggles to understand this alien society. As he navigates the complex political landscape of Gethen, he must also grapple with his own preconceptions about gender and sexuality. The book is a profound exploration of difference, otherness, and what it means to be human.
The 297th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1969
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-350
- Words
- 97,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on The 25 Best Science-Fiction Books of All Time (Spy.com)
- 21st on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 45th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- 46th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 64th on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 80th on Harvard Book Store Staff's Favorite 100 Books (Harvard Book Store)
- 125th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Powell's Essential List: 25 Essential Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Isn't Enough: Our 25 Honorable Mentions (Powells' City of Books)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Hugo Award for Best Novel (Hugo Awards)
- Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (David Pringle)
- The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books for Every Kind of Reader (Men's Health)
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)
- Nebula Award (Nebula Awards)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)