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The Word For World Is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin

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Book name: The Word For World Is Forest (2024)
Category: colonialism
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Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1972, midnight
"The Word For World Is Forest" is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the consequences of human colonization and exploitation of a peaceful forest planet inhabited by the indigenous Athsheans. As the humans ruthlessly exploit the planet's resources and enslave the Athsheans, a group of Athshean rebels rise up to fight for their freedom, leading to a clash of cultures and an examination of the destructive nature of imperialism and the importance of respecting the environment and the rights of other beings. The 11024th greatest book of all time

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Ursula K. Le Guin

Ursula K. Le Guin

17 books

Ursula K. Le Guin published twenty-two novels, eleven volumes of short stories, four collections of essays, twelve books for children, six volumes of poetry and four of translation, and has received many awards: Hugo, Nebula, National Book Award, PEN-Malamud, etc. Her recent publications include the novel Lavinia, an essay collection, Cheek by Jowl, and The Wild Girls. She lived in Portland, Oregon.

She was known for her treatment of gender (The Left Hand of Darkness, The Matter of Seggri), poli… Read more