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Science Fiction· United States

The Left Hand of Darkness

by Ursula K. Le Guin
Aggregate Editorial Score81/100
★Hugo Award★Nebula Award
Published 1970304 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Published in 1970, The Left Hand of Darkness established Ursula K. Le Guin as one of the defining voices in science fiction. Genly Ai, an envoy from a galactic federation, is stranded on the planet Gethen, whose inhabitants have no fixed gender. Le Guin's Hugo and Nebula Award–winning novel is a foundational work of feminist science fiction and a profound exploration of gender, sexuality, and political power. Themes of gender, sexuality, politics run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 1970 and Nebula Award 1970.

Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
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Nebula Award
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About the Author
Ursula K. Le Guin
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Left Hand of Darkness about?

Genly Ai, an envoy from a galactic federation, is stranded on the planet Gethen, whose inhabitants have no fixed gender. Le Guin's Hugo and Nebula Award–winning novel is a foundational work of feminist science fiction and a profound exploration of gender, sexuality, and political power.

Who wrote The Left Hand of Darkness?

The Left Hand of Darkness was written by Ursula K. Le Guin, from United States. First published in 1970.

What awards has The Left Hand of Darkness won?

The Left Hand of Darkness has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 1970; Nebula Award 1970.

Is The Left Hand of Darkness worth reading?

The Left Hand of Darkness is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 78/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in gender, sexuality, politics.