Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-

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Dates:
Birth 1929
Birth 1929-10-21
Americans
English

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Ursula Kroeber Le Guin is best known as an author of science fiction and fantasy literature for adults and children.

From the description of Ursula K. Le Guin autograph, undated. (Millersville University Library). WorldCat record id: 222306647

Ursula K. Le Guin is an author noted for fantasy, science fiction, and children's literature. Born in California, her father was an anthropologist and her mother was a writer; she was educated at Radcliffe and Columbia. Her diverse and respected short stories and novels are built on themes of balance and the environment, and often express feminist concerns. Praised for creativity, elegant prose, and complex characters and settings, her work has won numerous awards.

From the description of Ursula K. Le Guin correspondence with Lyman Tower Sargent, 2001-2002. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57358443

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  • Authors, American
  • Women authors

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