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Synopsis
"A collection of short stories by the legendary and iconic Ursula K. Le Guin --- selected by the author, and combined in one volume for the first time. The Unreal and the Real is a collection of some of Ursula K. Le Guin’s best short stories. She has won multiple prizes and accolades from the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters to the Newbery Honor, the Nebula, Hugo, World Fantasy, and PEN/Malamud Awards. She has had her work collected over the years, but this is the first short story volume combining a full range of her work."--Provided by publisher.
Is The Unreal And The Real Selected Stories Of Ursula K Le Guin appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Le Guin's collected stories explore complex themes of identity, culture, and social structures with literary sophistication. Some stories contain moderate violence, cultural conflict, and mature philosophical concepts.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and colonization.
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Who'll love this
Readers who love thought-provoking stories that challenge assumptions about society, gender, and what it means to be human will find these masterfully crafted tales deeply rewarding.