A collection of fantasy stories set in the magical world of Earthsea, exploring themes of power, magic, and human connection.
A collection of fantasy stories set in the magical world of Earthsea, exploring themes of power, magic, and human connection.
In this stellar collection…Ursula K. Le Guin makes a triumphant return to the magic-drenched world of Earthsea. Featuring the award-winning author’s new Earthsea novella, two original stories and two classic tales, as well as new maps and a special essay on Earthsea’s history, languages, literature and magic, the publication of this collection is a major event in fantasy literature.
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Brief mentions of heterosexual love; no explicit scenes depicted. Brief intimations of sexual coercion or abuse in backstory; not central.
Moderate violence with some intense scenes; includes body horror and slavery themes.
No profanity or strong language present.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
No religious themes present.
Central focus on wizardry and magic as fantasy spellcasting; frequent magical themes.
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Themes of power, resistance, and societal roles; includes reflections on capitalism.
No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Frequent themes of child abuse, slavery, and systemic suffering; central to some stories. Brief intimations of sexual coercion or abuse in backstory; not central.
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