THE LANGUAGE OF THE NIGHT. ESSAYS ON WRITING, SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY

Ursula K Le Guin reflects on genre, her origins as a writer and artistic responsibility. In this wide-ranging collection, the beloved author discusses her role as a public intellectual and educator, as well as the writing of her major works such as A Wizard of Earthsea and The Left Hand of Darkness. Beginning from science fiction and fantasy as mediums for true literary exploration, Le Guin advocates for the importance of the imagination.