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Where On Earth (2012) is Volume One of The Unreal and the Real duology. Although UKL is well known for her Science Fiction and Fantasy, many stories in this volume are mundane tales. It includes an Introduction, eighteen stories, a Record of First Publication and a note About the Author.
- Introduction (2012) by Ursula K. Le Guin is a short summary of her career and notes about the stories.
- "Brothers ans Sisters" (Little Magazine, 1976) is a Orsinian Tale about sibling rivalry and romance.
- "A Week in the Country" (Little Magazine, 1976) is a Orsinian Tale about routine terror behind the Iron Curtain.
- "Unlocking the Air" (Playboy, 1990) is a Orsinian Tale about science and politics behind the Iron Curtain.
- "Imaginary Countries" (Harvard Advocate, 1973) is a Orsinian Tale about people on their summer vacation.
- "The Diary of the Rose" (Future Power, 1976) tells of the subversion of a psychotherapist with a socialist society.
- "Directions of the Road" (Orbit, 1974) relates the concerns of a tree.
- "The White Donkey" (TriQuarterly, 1980) implies a magical creature in the woods.
- "Gwilan's Harp" (Redbook, 1977) relates the life of a harpist after the destruction of her unique harp.
- "May's Lion" (Fellowship of the Stars, 1983) concerns an old woman and a sick feline.
- "Buffalo Gals, Won't You Come Out Tonight" (F&SF, 1987) involves the survivor of a plane crash with the first people.
- "Horse Camp" (New Yorker, 1986) is a play on words.
- "The Water is Wide" (chapbook, 1976) invokes suicides as a personal choice.
- "The Lost Children" (Thirteenth Moon, 1996) presents a modern pied piper.Read more ›
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Most every serious fan of science-fiction and fantasy is aware of the impact Le Guin's fiction has had on the genres, but many have not delved further than her classic novels like 'The Disposessed' or the 'Earthsea' cycle. I would argue that some of her very best, most powerful and imaginative work was in the short form, and these two volumes (sold separately) provide the perfect evidence. The 38 stories found within would serve as an excellent introduction for newcomers to her work, and as a definitive collection of Le Guin's best short fiction for the more serious fan.
The first volume, subtitled 'Where on Earth,' collects her more literary and experimental fiction, as opposed to the more science-fiction-based second volume. Many of the stories here blur the line between "serious" literature and science-fiction, as evidenced by the first four stories, all set within the fictional country of Orsina. But while the setting may be fictional, these four stories deal with very real, human issues, such as freedom and what it is to be human. Some of the stories are very moving, like "Buffalo Gals," in which a small child, lost in the desert, finds a new mother-figure in Coyote, the trickster god. Others are rather strange and surreal, such as "Either, OR," about a small town that's constantly on the move. Every story here is unique and well worth reading, not to mention beautifully written, and I imagine even sf-only readers will find much to love.
'Outer Space, Inner Lands' collects Le Guin's more sf-based works, though only a few would be considered "straight" or "traditional" science-fiction. Le Guin, more often than not, used science-fiction as a launching pad to explore philosophical themes that would otherwise be much more difficult to accomplish effectively.Read more ›
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I am an avid LeGuin fan and enjoy all her work formats: novels, novellas, shorts, essays. I would unfortunately describe this book as the "whiny / moody / display of technical skill" collection. Despite being - as always - dazzled by the writing prowess including a few things most other authors wouldn't dare to try, the stories just didn't resonate with me. I didn't care much for anyone in them. I'm not sorry I bought the book but I'm not going to urge anyone else to buy it.
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This author has always written well. Yes, it is fantasy, but frequently with an underlying point to make.And, of course, an occasional dragon! I am in agreement with another reviewer that while I have enjoyed her novels in the past, I fine her short stories even more entertaining.
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Every serious sci-fi and fantasy fan is aware of Ursula Le Guin's fiction. It has had a profound effect on the genre. Her novels like the 'Earthsea' cycle are classics, and a lot of her imaginative work was in short story form. These are ones she considers her best.
These stories serve as an excellent introduction for newcomers to her work. Many blur the line between "serious" literature and science-fiction. While the settings are fictional, the stories deal with very human issues.
I've admired her work for a long time, and believe others will be feeling the same way when they read this. Every story is beautifully written, unique and worth reading.
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