Description
Follow the legendary journey of Sparrowhawk, one of fantasy's greatest wizards, across three interconnected tales set in the enchanted world of Earthsea. From his youthful confrontation with a shadow-beast to his perilous quest to recover the Ring of Erreth-Akbe from the Tombs of Atuan, and finally his desperate voyage to the land of the dead itself, Sparrowhawk's adventures explore themes of power, identity, and the delicate balance between light and darkness. Ursula K. Le Guin weaves a masterwork of magical storytelling that transcends the fantasy genre, offering profound meditations on growing up, responsibility, and the price of heroism. This trilogy stands as a cornerstone of fantasy literature, celebrated for its lyrical prose, richly imagined world, and timeless wisdom about the nature of magic and mortality.
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paperback
Penguin
Published Jan 1, 1979
477 pages
ISBN: 9780140050936
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First Published
1977
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Earthsea Trilogy by Ursula K. Le Guin.