Ursula K. Le Guin Beyond Genre
Fiction for Children and Adults
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:7th Nov '04
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This insightful book explores the works of Ursula K. Le Guin, appealing to her fans and scholars of children's literature alike.
In Ursula K. Le Guin Beyond Genre, the author delves into the multifaceted works of Ursula K. Le Guin, exploring her contributions to literature that transcends age boundaries. This critical examination highlights how Le Guin's narratives resonate with both young readers and adults alike, making her a unique figure in the realm of children's literature. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for admirers of Le Guin's work, offering insights that are particularly valuable for students and scholars in the field.
The analysis presented in Ursula K. Le Guin Beyond Genre not only showcases Le Guin's innovative storytelling techniques but also emphasizes her ability to tackle complex themes in an accessible manner. By dissecting her various works, the book reveals how Le Guin's narratives promote critical thinking and empathy among readers of all ages. It provides a platform for understanding her influence on the literary landscape and the significance of her contributions to genre-blurring literature.
Overall, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the depth and breadth of Le Guin's work. It invites readers to appreciate her unique voice and the lasting impact she has had on literature, particularly in the realm of children's stories that challenge conventions and inspire imagination. Ursula K. Le Guin Beyond Genre is a tribute to a literary icon whose works continue to inspire and educate across generations.
2006 Locus Magazine Award finalist for Best Non-Fiction
"A book like Cadden's is long overdue. I found Cadden's categories useful, his approaches enlightening, and his obvious love for the material congenial." - Children's Literature AssociationQuarterly
"It is a study conducted in Le Guinian frame of mind which resists closure and does not insist on synthesis or reconciliation of many-voicedness and many-facetedness of Le Guin's fiction, and yet suggests important way in which her output can, indeed, be seen as forming a number of recognizable continua" --Marek Oziewicz, University of Wroclaw, Poland, Internation Research Society for Children's Literature
- Short-listed for Locus Awards (Nonfiction) 2006
ISBN: 9780415972185
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 560g
220 pages