Earthsea Cycle Series by Ursula K. Le Guin, Samuel Roukin

The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds. "The Word of Unbinding" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.

The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds. "The Rule of Names" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.

Ged, the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, was called Sparrowhawk in his reckless youth. Hungry for power and knowledge, Sparrowhawk tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance.

Librarian's Note: For an alternate cover edition of the same ISBN, click here.When young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away - home, family, possessions, even her name. For she is now Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan. While she is learning her way through the dark labyrinth, a young wizard, Ged, comes to steal the Tombs' greatest hidden treasure, the Ring of Erreth-Akbe... moreLibrarian's Note: For an alternate cover edition of the same ISBN, click here.When young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away - home, family, possessions, even her name. For she is now Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan. While she is learning her way through the dark labyrinth, a young wizard, Ged, comes to steal the Tombs' greatest hidden treasure, the Ring of Erreth-Akbe. But Ged also brings with him the light of magic, and together, he and Tenar escape from the darkness that has become her domain. less

En el archipiélago de Terramar hay dragones, magos y espectros, talismanes y poderes. Es un mundo gobernado por la magia y, ante todo, por las palabras, pues cada cosa posee su nombre verdadero, el designado durante la Creación, que otorga a los hechiceros el dominio sobre los elementos y los animales. Sus gentes, sencillas y tranquilas, tienen como único objetivo conseguir paz y sabiduría.Este volumen recoge las dos primeras novelas de la saga... moreEn el archipiélago de Terramar hay dragones, magos y espectros, talismanes y poderes. Es un mundo gobernado por la magia y, ante todo, por las palabras, pues cada cosa posee su nombre verdadero, el designado durante la Creación, que otorga a los hechiceros el dominio sobre los elementos y los animales. Sus gentes, sencillas y tranquilas, tienen como único objetivo conseguir paz y sabiduría.Este volumen recoge las dos primeras novelas de la saga. Sus respectivos protagonistas, el joven mago Ged y la sacerdotisa Tenar, experimentarán una serie de aventuras que los transformarán profundamente, les harán crecer y liberarse de sus miedos y represiones para convertirse en auténticos héroes que colaboren en el restablecimiento del equilibrio cósmico.Crítica y lectores coinciden en que el de Terramar es un universo literario tan sólido e inolvidable como el de J.R.R. Tolkien: todo amante de la Tierra Media debe adentrarse en estas páginas repletas de belleza, fantasía, emociones y alegorías que trascienden el género y ofrecen enseñanzas y entretenimiento con la maestría de una de las mayores escritoras de todos los tiempos. less

Book Three of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea CycleDarkness threatens to overtake Earthsea: the world and its wizards are losing their magic. Despite being wearied with age, Ged Sparrowhawk -- Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord -- embarks on a daring, treacherous journey, accompanied by Enlad's young Prince Arren, to discover the reasons behind this devastating pattern of loss... moreBook Three of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea CycleDarkness threatens to overtake Earthsea: the world and its wizards are losing their magic. Despite being wearied with age, Ged Sparrowhawk -- Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord -- embarks on a daring, treacherous journey, accompanied by Enlad's young Prince Arren, to discover the reasons behind this devastating pattern of loss. Together they will sail to the farthest reaches of their world -- even beyond the realm of death -- as they seek to restore magic to a land desperately thirsty for it.With millions of copies sold worldwide, Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle has earned a treasured place on the shelves of fantasy lovers everywhere, alongside the works of such beloved authors as J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis. less

As long ago as forever and as far away as Selidor, there lived the dragonlord and Archmage, Sparrowhawk, the greatest of the great wizards - he who, when still a youth, met with the evil shadow-beast; he who later brought back the Ring of Erreth-Akbe from the Tombs of Atuan; and he who, as an old man, rode the mighty dragon Kalessin back from the land of the dead... moreAs long ago as forever and as far away as Selidor, there lived the dragonlord and Archmage, Sparrowhawk, the greatest of the great wizards - he who, when still a youth, met with the evil shadow-beast; he who later brought back the Ring of Erreth-Akbe from the Tombs of Atuan; and he who, as an old man, rode the mighty dragon Kalessin back from the land of the dead. And then, the legends say, Sparrowhawk entered his boat, Lookfar, turned his back on land, and without wind or sail or oar moved westward over the sea and out of sight.Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atuan, The Farthest Shore - Ursula Le Guin's brilliant and magical trilogy.Cover Illustration: Jonathan Field less

Years ago, they had escaped together from the sinister Tombs of Atuan—she, an isolated young priestess; he, a powerful wizard. Now she is a farmer's widow, having chosen for herself the simple pleasures of an ordinary life. And he is a broken old man, mourning the powers lost to him through no choice of his own.Once, when they were young, they helped each other at a time of darkness and danger and shared an adventure like no other... moreYears ago, they had escaped together from the sinister Tombs of Atuan—she, an isolated young priestess; he, a powerful wizard. Now she is a farmer's widow, having chosen for herself the simple pleasures of an ordinary life. And he is a broken old man, mourning the powers lost to him through no choice of his own.Once, when they were young, they helped each other at a time of darkness and danger and shared an adventure like no other. Now they must join forces again, to help another in need -- the physically and emotionally scarred child whose own destiny has yet to be revealed. less

As a young dragonlord, Ged, whose use-name is Sparrowhawk, is sent to the island of Roke to learn the true way of magic. A natural magician, Ged becomes an Archmage and helps the High Priestess Tenar escape from the labyrinth of darkness. But as the years pass, true magic and ancient ways are forced to submit to the powers of evil and death.

Earthsea, il mondo dei grandi arcipelaghi e degli immensi oceani, l’universo lontano dove la magia è ancora potente, la terra misteriosa dove uomini e draghi hanno convissuto e dove il leggendario Ged evocò e sconfisse le forze delle tenebre…In una delle cento isole di Earthsea vive Tenar, consacrata da bambina alle potenze tenebrose della terra, poi divenuta inaccessibile sacerdotessa delle Tombe di Atuan e adesso sposa felice, immemore del suo destino di maga... moreEarthsea, il mondo dei grandi arcipelaghi e degli immensi oceani, l’universo lontano dove la magia è ancora potente, la terra misteriosa dove uomini e draghi hanno convissuto e dove il leggendario Ged evocò e sconfisse le forze delle tenebre…In una delle cento isole di Earthsea vive Tenar, consacrata da bambina alle potenze tenebrose della terra, poi divenuta inaccessibile sacerdotessa delle Tombe di Atuan e adesso sposa felice, immemore del suo destino di maga. Però il futuro della sua terra, sospeso tra il baratro del Male e la prosperità del regno del giovane re di Gont, reclama il suo coraggio e i suoi poteri occulti. Contro la maledizione che le forze delle Tenebre hanno lanciato su Earthsea solo Tenar può lottare confidando nella vittoria, perché per lei il Tempo e la saggezza dei maghi hanno serbato un Segreto che solo una giovane maga predestinata può comprendere.Ma i pericoli per Earthsea non sono finiti. Alder, un giovane mago, sogna tutte le notti la Terra dei Morti e la moglie, morta nel fiore degli anni. Il messaggio è chiaro: attraverso Alder, i morti vogliono liberarsi e invadere Earthsea… Alder si reca allora da Ged, e questi gli suggerisce di andare da Tenar e dal giovane re di Havnor.Ma solo con l’aiuto dei draghi sarà possibile resistere all’invasione delle ombre e salvare il meraviglioso mondo di Earthsea. less

Five stories of Ursula K. Le Guin's world-renowned realm of Earthsea are collected in one volume. Featuring two classic stories, two original tales, and a brand-new novella, as well as new maps and a special essay on Earthsea's history, languages, literature, and magic.The Finder Darkrose and Diamond The Bones of the EarthOn the High MarshDragonfly

The greatest fantasies of the 20th century are J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle. Regrettably, the Earthsea Cycle has not received the fame and sales of Tolkien's trilogy. Fortunately, new Earthsea books have appeared in the 21st century, and they are as powerful, beautiful, and imaginative as the first four novels. The fifth novel and sixth book of the Earthsea Cycle is The Other Wind... moreThe greatest fantasies of the 20th century are J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle. Regrettably, the Earthsea Cycle has not received the fame and sales of Tolkien's trilogy. Fortunately, new Earthsea books have appeared in the 21st century, and they are as powerful, beautiful, and imaginative as the first four novels. The fifth novel and sixth book of the Earthsea Cycle is The Other Wind. The sorcerer Alder has the power of mending, but it may have become the power of destruction: every night he dreams of the wall between the land of the living and the land of the dead, and the wall is being dismantled. If the wall is breached, the dead will invade Earthsea. Ged, once Archmage of Earthsea, sends Alder to King Lebannen. Now Alder and the king must join with a burned woman, a wizard of forbidden lore, and a being who is woman and dragon both, in an impossible quest to save Earthsea. Ursula K. Le Guin has received the National Book Award, five Nebula and five Hugo Awards, and the Newbery Award, among many other honors. The Other Wind lives up to expectations for one of the greatest fantasy cycles. --Cynthia Ward less

Tales from Earthsea features the novella, "The Finder" and several short stories, including "Darkrose and Diamond", "The Bones of the Earth", and "Dragonfly", as well as a fascinating discussion of Earthsea in article form. The Other Wind is a novelfeaturing the young mage Alder, haunted by dreams of his deceased wife, lost in the land of the dead... moreTales from Earthsea features the novella, "The Finder" and several short stories, including "Darkrose and Diamond", "The Bones of the Earth", and "Dragonfly", as well as a fascinating discussion of Earthsea in article form. The Other Wind is a novelfeaturing the young mage Alder, haunted by dreams of his deceased wife, lost in the land of the dead. In despair he turns to the aged Ged, now rendered magic-less, only to discover a magical bond between humankind and the dragons that may lead him to an answer for the restless dead less

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the timeless and beloved A Wizard of Earthsea—“…reads like the retelling of a tale first told centuries ago” (David Mitchell)—comes this complete omnibus edition of the entire Earthsea chronicles, including over fifty illustrations illuminating Le Guin’s vision of her classic saga.Ursula K... moreCelebrating the 50th anniversary of the timeless and beloved A Wizard of Earthsea—“…reads like the retelling of a tale first told centuries ago” (David Mitchell)—comes this complete omnibus edition of the entire Earthsea chronicles, including over fifty illustrations illuminating Le Guin’s vision of her classic saga.Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea novels are some of the most acclaimed and awarded works in literature—they have received prestigious accolades such as the National Book Award, a Newbery Honor, the Nebula Award, and many more honors, commemorating their enduring place in the hearts and minds of readers and the literary world alike.Now for the first time ever, they’re all together in one volume—including the early short stories, Le Guin’s “Earthsea Revisioned” Oxford lecture, and a new Earthsea story, never before printed.With a new introduction by Le Guin herself, this essential edition will also include fifty illustrations by renowned artist Charles Vess, specially commissioned and selected by Le Guin, to bring her refined vision of Earthsea and its people to life in a totally new way.Contents:Introduction“Earthsea Revisioned” (a retrospective essay by the author)A Wizard of EarthseaThe Tombs of AtuanThe Farthest ShoreTehanuTales from EarthseaThe Other Wind“The Word of Unbinding”“The Rule of Names”“The Daughter of Odren” (never before published in print)"Firelight" (never before collected with other Earthsea stories; originally published in Paris Review Summer 2018)With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings—but also unlike anything but themselves—this edition is perfect for those new to the world of Earthsea, as well as those who are well-acquainted with its enchanting magic: to know Earthsea is to love it. less

For fourteen years, Weed, as she is called, the daughter of Lord Garnet, has brought offerings to the standing stone. Alone in a shallow valley, she implores the stone not to forget her. To remember who he is and the life he led. To wait until the day he will be avenged. Now the day has finally arrived. After fourteen long years of waiting, he will have his revenge and she will have her father back... moreFor fourteen years, Weed, as she is called, the daughter of Lord Garnet, has brought offerings to the standing stone. Alone in a shallow valley, she implores the stone not to forget her. To remember who he is and the life he led. To wait until the day he will be avenged. Now the day has finally arrived. After fourteen long years of waiting, he will have his revenge and she will have her father back. Or will she? Master storyteller Ursula LeGuin takes readers back to Earthsea with this hauntingly beautiful tale of betrayal and revenge. less