“Thought-provoking . . . emotionally wrenching stories.”—
Ursula K. Le Guin’s stories have shaped the way many readers see the world. By giving voice to the voiceless, hope to the outsider, and speaking truth to power—all the time maintaining her independence and sense of humor—she has proven herself a truly great writer. This two-volume selection—as selected and organized by the author—contains almost forty stories and both volumes include new introductions by Le Guin.
“She is the reigning queen of . . . but immediately we come to a difficulty, for what is the fitting name of her kingdom? Or, in view of her abiding concern with the ambiguities of gender, her queendom, or perhaps—considering how she likes to mix and match—her quinkdom? Or may she more properly be said to have not one such realm, but two?”—Margaret Atwood,
Kelly Link,
Karen Lord,
Mythopoeic, Crawford, & Frank Collymore Award winner
Maureen F. McHugh,
Shirley Jackson Award winner ·
“Each tale is a beautifully written character study. . . . McHugh’s great talent is in reminding us that the future could never be weirder — or sadder — than what lurks in the human psyche. This is definitely one of the best works of science fiction you’ll read this year, or any thereafter.”—Annalee Newitz, NPR
Geoff Ryman,
“Includes one of the most powerful stories I’ve read in the last 10 years.”
Sofia Samatar,
“Samatar’s sensual descriptions create a rich, strange landscape, allowing a lavish adventure to unfold that is haunting and unforgettable.”—
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