This Library of America collection gathers Ursula K. Le Guin's essential Hainish novels and stories, including Rocannon's World, Planet of Exile, City of Illusions, and The Left Hand of Darkness. Through these interconnected works, Le Guin explores gender, society, language, and what it means to be human across multiple worlds and cultures. The collection becomes a comprehensive portrait of a visionary writer who used science fiction to interrogate fundamental assumptions about identity and power.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Le Guin understood that science fiction is the perfect vehicle for exploring what we take for granted. These works remind us that the best speculative fiction asks us to imagine radically different ways of being, and that doing so helps us see our own world more clearly.

DETAILS: • Author: Ursula K. Le Guin • Publisher: Library of America • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: September 5, 2017 • ISBN: 9781598535389 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days