A Wizard of Earthsea
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A Wizard of Earthsea

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Publisher
HarperCollins
Pages
272
Language
English
Published
1968

Overview

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin is a foundational fantasy novel about power, identity, and the discipline required to understand oneself. The story follows a gifted young wizard whose early pride sets him on a difficult path of learning and consequence. Readers drawn to thoughtful fantasy, magical education, and inward journeys will find this book especially satisfying.

Ursula K. Le Guin writes with economy and depth, building a world that feels complete without losing the emotional focus of the narrative. A Wizard of Earthsea is ideal for readers who want fantasy with philosophical weight, mythic atmosphere, and a quiet moral seriousness. It remains one of the most admired coming-of-age fantasies because it treats growth as a lifelong task.

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