Anthology
The Birthday of the World
2021·736 pages
A collection of short stories by Ursula K. Le Guin, exploring alien societies and human themes like gender and relationships in the Hainish Cycle.
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A collection of short stories by Ursula K. Le Guin, exploring alien societies and human themes like gender and relationships in the Hainish Cycle.
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For more than four decades, Ursula K. Le Guin has enthralled fans with her imagination, clarity, and moral vision. The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and five Hugo and five Nebula Awards, this renowned writer has, in each story and novel, created a provocative, ever-evolving universe filled with diverse worlds and rich characters reminiscent of our earthly selves. Now, in The Birthday of the World, this gifted artist returns to these wo...
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Sexual content
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Frequent and central themes of sex and sexuality; explicit discussions and some on-page scenes. Sexual coercion or exploitation in relationships; not central.
Violence & gore
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Minor violence in some stories; not graphic or central to the narrative.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central themes of gender and sexuality, including androgynous characters and unorthodox relationships.
Religious content
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Recurring themes of religion and superstition in some stories; not devotional.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong focus on social, cultural, and gender issues; feminist and liberal messaging.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Themes of systemic suffering and exploitation in some stories; not graphic. Sexual coercion or exploitation in relationships; not central.
Other
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