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Worlds of Exile and Illusion: Three Complete Novels of the Hainish Series in One Volume--Rocannon's World; Planet of Exile; City of Illusions

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Three early journeys through Le Guin’s Hainish universe

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Three early journeys through Le Guin’s Hainish universe

This volume gathers Rocannon’s World, Planet of Exile, and City of Illusions, the first three novels Ursula K. Le Guin published. Set in the universe shared with The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed, the books range across space and bring travelers from different worlds and civilizations into view. Their collection offers a way to encounter the early shape of Le Guin’s Hainish setting through three complete novels, rather than a single, continuous story. The edition also includes a new introduction by Amal El-Mohtar.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Science-fiction readers interested in Le Guin’s Hainish universe.
  • Those who prefer a collection of complete novels in one volume.
  • Readers exploring Le Guin’s early published fiction.

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Interstellar travelDifferent worlds and civilizationsThe Hainish universe

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THREE REMARKABLE JOURNEYS INTO THE STARS.
Worlds of Exile and Illusion by Ursula K. Le Guin includes: Rocannon's World, Planet of Exile, City of Illusions

These three spacefaring adventures mark the beginning of grand master Ursula K. Le Guin's remarkable career. Set in the same universe as Le Guin's groundbreaking classics The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed, these first three books of the celebrated Hainish Series follow travelers of many worlds and civilizations in the depths of space.

The novels collected in this Tor Essentials edition are the first three ever published by Le Guin, a frequent winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards and one of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers of all time.

With a new introduction by Amal El-Mohtar, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author.

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