The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
Bright Summaries
Jul 2022 · BrightSummaries.com · Narrated by Denise Dubois
headphones
Audiobook
20 min
Unabridged
family_home
Eligible
info
Want a free 5 min sample? Listen anytime, even offline.
Add
About this audiobook
Unlock the more straightforward side of The Left Hand of Darkness with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, a classic work of science fiction which follows Genly Ai, the ambassador from Terra, as he attempts to persuade the nations of Gethen to join the league of known worlds. However, he struggles to understand the politics of Gethen, which are shaped by the fact that its inhabitants do not have a fixed sex and can shift between male and female. Ursula K. Le Guin is widely recognised as one of the major science writers of the 20th century, and became the first woman and second author to receive both the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for the same work with The Left Hand of Darkness.
Find out everything you need to know about The Left Hand of Darkness in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, a classic work of science fiction which follows Genly Ai, the ambassador from Terra, as he attempts to persuade the nations of Gethen to join the league of known worlds. However, he struggles to understand the politics of Gethen, which are shaped by the fact that its inhabitants do not have a fixed sex and can shift between male and female. Ursula K. Le Guin is widely recognised as one of the major science writers of the 20th century, and became the first woman and second author to receive both the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for the same work with The Left Hand of Darkness.
Find out everything you need to know about The Left Hand of Darkness in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
Rate this audiobook
Tell us what you think.
Listening information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can read books purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
