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Contemporary ยท Speculative fiction

The Left Hand of Darkness

by Ursula K. Le Guin. A major work by Ursula K. Le Guin exploring gender, politics, anthropology; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

Date
1969
Origin
United States
Era
Contemporary
Genre
Speculative fiction
Difficulty
Moderate
Length
Medium
Collection
The Western Canon

Subjects and themes

Why it matters

A major work by Ursula K. Le Guin exploring gender, politics, anthropology; included for its sustained literary or intellectual influence.

This work is included in the collection on the basis of expanded / modern canon. Its cataloged influence level is 5 out of 5.