Ursula K. Le Guin Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

THE PURR-FECT GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: Discover the literary legend's quirky and winsome cat poems, meditations, and drawings Includes the hard-to-find The Art of Bunditsu, plus 30+ other delights from a lifetime of reflection on the mystery and magic of cats "The presence of a cat keeps me in touch with the mystery, the unreasonableness, the beauty, the stubborn wildness of the nonhuman world." In her life as in her art, Ursula K. Le Guin was fascinated by the feline. This irresistable book about cats gathers poems, mediations, and drawings dedicated to the complicated creature that her captured her imagination. Here are: The Art of Bunditsu, Le Guin's hard-to-find “tabbist” meditation on the arranging of cats 26 cat poems, many illustrated by Le Guin herself The Historic First Issue! of Le Guin's one-of-a-kind cat comic book, Supermouse Comix! Cat Correspondence: letters between Le Guin’s cat and those of her daughter detailing the Five Deliberations that cats spend their lives studying Cat Tai Chi, as depicted in a charming series of drawings A first-of-its-kind collection from a science fiction legend, this delightful purr-purri is a gift for cat lovers and Le Guin fans!

Lavinia, die Tochter des Königs von Laurentum, wird von den Fürsten der umliegenden Ländereien umworben, doch das Schicksal hat ihr bestimmt, dass sie einen Fremden heiraten soll. Dieser Fremde heißt Aeneas, ist nach dem Trojanischen Krieg um die halbe Welt gereist und langt nun an der italischen Küste an. Zusammen mit seinem großen Gefolge lässt er sich dort nieder. Neuankömmlinge und Einheimische ringen um ein gutes Miteinander, doch ein blutiger Konflikt scheint unvermeidbar. Die Verantwortung, einen Weg zum Frieden zu finden, lastet auf den Schultern der Königstochter. Diese allerdings hat ganz andere Vorstellungen von der Rolle, die ihr zugedacht ist. "Lavinia" ist weit mehr als eine bloße Neuerzählung von Vergils Aeneis aus weiblicher Sicht. Ursula K. Le Guin schildert auf einfühlsame, zutiefst poetische Weise, wie eine selbstbewusste junge Frau sich der überwältigenden Wirkmacht des Schicksals entgegenstellt.

The graphic novel adaptation of a classic fantasy tale brings a fresh visual interpretation to Ursula K. Le Guin's story, showcasing the artistry of Fred Fordham, known for his work on To Kill a Mockingbird and Brave New World. This reimagining emphasizes the rich world-building and character development, inviting both new readers and longtime fans to explore the magical realm of Earthsea through striking illustrations.

Ursula K. Le Guin (1929–2018) má schopnost posouvat lidskou představivost a přispívat k budování lepší budoucnosti. Její dílo popisuje společenské nespravedlnosti a realisticky vykresluje světy, které jsou lepší a rovnostářštější. Nyní vydáváme její sci-fi novelu, která se vyznačuje komplexními postavami a příběhy, kde hranice mezi dobrem a zlem nejsou jasné. V této novele se však příběh stává přímočařejším. Kapitán Davidson zosobňuje patriarchální, rasistickou a vykořisťující kulturu Terranů, kteří plundrují planetu Athše pro přírodní zdroje. Proti nim bojuje domorodé etnikum Athšeanů, které se opírá o komunitní, matriarchální uspořádání a život propletený s ekosystémem lesů. V českém prostředí je Le Guin známá především pro své fantasy knihy, zatímco její sci-fi díla, nabízející pronikavou sondu do fungování společnosti a alternativních uspořádání, zůstávají v ústraní. Novela poprvé vyšla v roce 1983 jako součást sbírky sci-fi povídek a novel. Rozhodli jsme se ji znovu oživit samostatným vydáním, protože přináší naději a inspiraci těm, kdo se aktivně účastní boje za lepší svět.

Exploring the transformative power of dreams and alternate realities, this collection showcases five standalone novels by a pivotal figure in American speculative fiction. From a revolution in a prison colony to young adventurers discovering a portal to a better world, each narrative offers unique insights into human experience. The interconnected stories in a small Oregon town reveal the lives of artists, while the final novel retells a classic epic through a woman's perspective. Enhanced by maps, essays, and a career chronology, this volume highlights the depth of Le Guin's work.

'A magic of words' Neil GaimanSet in the same universe as The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed, these five linked stories follow far-future human colonies living in the distant solar system. Here is the complete suite of five linked stories from Ursula K. Le Guin's acclaimed Hainish series, which tells the history of the Ekumen, the galactic confederation of human colonies founded by the planet Hain. First published as Four Ways to Forgiveness, and now joined by a fifth story, the tales focus on the twin planets Werel and Yeowe - two worlds whose peoples, long known as owners and assets, together face an uncertain future after civil war and revolution. A retired science teacher must make peace with her new neighbour, a disgraced revolutionary leader. A female official from the Ekumen arrives to survey the situation on Werel and struggles against its rigidly patriarchal culture. The coming of age of Havzhiva, an Ekumen ambassador to Yeowe, is Le Guin's most sustained description of the Ur-planet Hain. Rakam, born an asset on Werel, must twice escape from slavery to freedom. And a charismatic Hainish embassy worker, who appears in two of the four original stories, returns for a tale of his own. 'As good as any contemporary at creating worlds, imaginary or our own' TIME Magazine

Featuring a new introduction by Ken Liu, this revised edition of Ursula K. Le Guin’s first full-length collection of essays covers her background as a writer and educator, on fantasy and science fiction, on writing, and on the future of literary science fiction. “We like to think we live in daylight, but half the world is always dark; and fantasy, like poetry, speaks the language of the night.” —Ursula K. Le Guin Le Guin’s sharp and witty voice is on full display in this collection of twenty-four essays, revised by the author a decade after its initial publication in 1979. The collection covers a wide range of topics and Le Guin’s origins as a writer, her advocacy for science fiction and fantasy as mediums for true literary exploration, the writing of her own major works such as A Wizard of Earthsea and The Left Hand of Darkness, and her role as a public intellectual and educator. The book and each thematic section are brilliantly introduced and contextualized by Susan Wood, a professor at the University of British Columbia and a literary editor and feminist activist during the 1960s and ’70s. A fascinating, intimate look into the exceptional mind of Le Guin whose insights remain as relevant and resonant today as when they were first published.

Pewnego razu mieszkająca w mieście kotka urodziła czworo kociąt. I nie byłoby w tym nic dziwnego, gdyby nie fakt, że kociaki miały... skrzydła. Korzystając z rzadkiej u kotów umiejętności latania, Thelma, Harriet, James i Roger postanawiają udać się w świat, aby go lepiej poznać. Nie wiedzą jednak, że z dala od domu będą czyhać na nie różne niebezpieczeństwa. Czy znajdą bezpieczne schronienie? Czy spotkają po drodze przyjaciół? A co jeśli trafią w złe Ręce? Przepełnione urzekającym ciepłem historie autorstwa jednej z największych legend literatury fantastycznej to niezapomniana lektura dla całej rodziny. W niniejszym zbiorze znajdują się wszystkie części cyklu: "Kotolotki" "Powrót kotolotków" "Wspaniały Aleksander i kotolotki" "Jane rozkłada skrzydła"