Questa serie si addentra in un mondo in cui potenti doni magici sono sia ereditati che un pesante fardello. Segue i destini intrecciati di giovani protagonisti che lottano per padroneggiare le loro innate abilità in un paesaggio aspro e perpetuamente in guerra. I loro poteri servono sia come strumenti essenziali per la sopravvivenza che come catalizzatori di conflitti. Immergetevi in storie sull'età adulta, sul peso della responsabilità e sul delicato equilibrio tra potere straordinario e umanità duratura.
When a young man in the Uplands blinds himself rather than use his gift of "unmaking"--a violent talent shared by members of his family--he upsets the precarious balance of power among rival, feuding families, each of which has a strange and deadly talent of its own. Reprint.
Set in a richly imagined world, this sequel continues the story from GIFTS, exploring themes of power, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative delves into the lives of characters grappling with their unique gifts and the societal expectations that come with them. As they navigate conflicts and alliances, profound questions about destiny and choice emerge, making for a compelling continuation of Le Guin's exploration of humanity and its struggles.
'Le Guin's storytelling is sharp, magisterial, funny, thought-provoking and exciting, exhibiting all that science fiction can be' EMPIRE 'Told with shimmering lyricism, this coming-of-age saga will leave readers transformed' BOOKLIST 'Le Guin is a writer of phenomenal power' OBSERVER 'A tour de force' EVENING STANDARD The final part in the story that started with GIFTS, and the tale of Gry Barre of Roddmant and Orrec Caspro of Caspromant, two children with extraordinary powers. They play a part in VOICES too, the sequel to GIFTS, in which Memer, a girl who has grown up in a captured city, is part of the people's fight for freedom. And now, in POWERS, we have the conclusion to Ursula Le Guin's beautifully written, powerful and moving story of the Western Isles, a tale that will leave every reader begging for more.
"This fifth volume in the definitive Library of America edition of Ursula K. Le Guin's work presents a trilogy of coming-of-age stories set in the Western Shore, a world where young people find themselves struggling not just against racism, prejudice, and slavery, but with mysterious and magical gifts. Includes Gifts, Voices, and Powers"-- Provided by publisher