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In the magical world of Earthsea, a young boy named Ged discovers he possesses an extraordinary gift for sorcery. As he embarks on his training to become a wizard, Ged's pride and recklessness lead him to unleash a terrible shadow upon the world, one that will haunt him for the rest of his life. A Wizard of Earthsea is a mesmerizing coming-of-age tale that explores the consequences of wielding power without responsibility, the importance of humility, and the eternal struggle between light and dark.
Ursula K. Le Guin was one of the most renowned and influential authors of the 20th century. Her Earthsea Cycle series, which began with A Wizard of Earthsea in 1968, is a pioneering work of high fantasy that has inspired generations of writers and captured the imaginations of readers worldwide with its rich, imaginative world and profound philosophical underpinnings.
In the magical world of Earthsea, a young boy named Ged discovers he possesses an extraordinary gift for sorcery. As he embarks on his training to become a wizard, Ged's pride and recklessness lead him to unleash a terrible shadow upon the world, one that will haunt him for the rest of his life. A Wizard of Earthsea is a mesmerizing coming-of-age tale that explores the consequences of wielding power without responsibility, the importance of humility, and the eternal struggle between light and dark.
Ursula K. Le Guin was one of the most renowned and influential authors of the 20th century. Her Earthsea Cycle series, which began with A Wizard of Earthsea in 1968, is a pioneering work of high fantasy that has inspired generations of writers and captured the imaginations of readers worldwide with its rich, imaginative world and profound philosophical underpinnings.