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Earthsea
Book • 1964
The Earthsea Cycle follows the journey of various characters, notably Ged (Sparrowhawk), as they navigate the complexities of magic, power, and balance in the world of Earthsea.
The series is known for its Taoist themes, emphasizing the importance of maintaining equilibrium in the world and the consequences of using magic.
It includes six novels: A Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atuan, The Farthest Shore, Tehanu, Tales from Earthsea, and The Other Wind.
The series is praised for its rich world-building, nuanced characters, and exploration of themes such as identity, power, and responsibility.
The series is known for its Taoist themes, emphasizing the importance of maintaining equilibrium in the world and the consequences of using magic.
It includes six novels: A Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atuan, The Farthest Shore, Tehanu, Tales from Earthsea, and The Other Wind.
The series is praised for its rich world-building, nuanced characters, and exploration of themes such as identity, power, and responsibility.
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in the context of a book about a young sorcerer who releases a demon shadow into the world.

Allie Michelle

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as an example of a book that starts in the ordinary world and hooks the reader.


Brandon Sanderson

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Q&A on Plot: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #4 (2025)
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's conversation with Jared Henderson.


Parker Sedeckes

Philip Chase

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Ep. 272 - Tolkien's Philosophy of Fairy Stories w/Dr. Philip Chase
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in a conversation with ![undefined]()

regarding the magic behind knowing the true name of things.

Laurence Pevsner

Samuel Arbesman

Samuel Arbesman on his new book, The Magic of Code
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when describing Ursula Le Guin's fantasy of Earthsea.

Graham Culbertson

158. Tolkien's Romantic Anarchy -- Meredith Veldman
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when discussing her journey in writing and publishing a fantasy book.

Allie Michelle

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