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The Left Hand of Darkness
Book • 1900
In this groundbreaking novel, Ursula K. Le Guin delves into the society of Gethen, a planet where the inhabitants are androgynous and only enter a state of sexual arousal once a month.
The story follows Genly Ai, an envoy from the Ekumen, as he navigates the complexities of Gethenian culture and politics.
The novel is a profound exploration of gender, identity, and the human condition, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and femininity.
The story follows Genly Ai, an envoy from the Ekumen, as he navigates the complexities of Gethenian culture and politics.
The novel is a profound exploration of gender, identity, and the human condition, challenging traditional notions of masculinity and femininity.
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