Tales of Earthsea. III

Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: A fantastical journey through the Earthsea world, filled with profound meaning within boundless imagination. If you still retain a sense of wonder, you should read it first. In this excellent trilogy, Le Guin created the "Earthsea world," filled with dragons and magic, which has replaced Tolkien's "Middle-earth" as the best place for adventures in other worlds. Earthsea is a world composed of vast oceans and countless islands. Magic is the law and driving force of this world, and wizards who master spells hold the power to change it, but they must also be cautious in maintaining the balance of all things. Earthsea Tales is the author's newest work, collecting five short and medium-length stories that can be seen as supplements or appendices to her long-form "Earthsea series." Each of the five stories is set in a specific environment, features specific characters, and has a specific ending, primarily expressing the author's views on the fictional legendary world of Earthsea. It is both captivating and thought-provoking. Notably, the author dedicates considerable space to explaining the linguistic, literary, historical roots, kings, and sects of Earthsea, which is highly valuable for reference and inspiration.