The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
ISBN-10
2808019726
ISBN-13
9782808019729
Category
Study Aids
Pages
48
Language
English
Published
2019-05-20
Publisher
BrightSummaries.com
Author
Bright Summaries

Description

Unlock the more straightforward side of The Left Hand of Darkness with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, a classic work of science fiction which follows Genly Ai, the ambassador from Terra, as he attempts to persuade the nations of Gethen to join the league of known worlds. However, he struggles to understand the politics of Gethen, which are shaped by the fact that its inhabitants do not have a fixed sex and can shift between male and female. Ursula K. Le Guin is widely recognised as one of the major science writers of the 20th century, and became the first woman and second author to receive both the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for the same work with The Left Hand of Darkness. Find out everything you need to know about The Left Hand of Darkness in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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