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The Earthsea Cycle

6 books in reading order by Guin, Ursula K. Le

New to The Earthsea Cycle? Start with book 1, A Wizard Of Earthsea.

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  1. A Wizard Of Earthsea

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    A Wizard Of Earthsea

    by Guin, Ursula K. Le

    Today, Ursula K. Le Guin’s magic system may not sound exceptional. Like many, it uses the knowledge of true names to control elements, creatures, and even humans. Consider, however, that...

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  2. The Tombs Of Atuan

    Book 2

    The Tombs Of Atuan

    by Guin, Ursula K. Le

    One of the Time 100 Best Fantasy Books Of All Time The Newbery Honor-winning second novel in the renowned Earthsea series from Ursula K. LeGuin. In this second novel in...

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  3. The Farthest Shore

    Book 3

    The Farthest Shore

    by Guin, Ursula K. Le

    Darkness threatens to overtake Earthsea. As the world and its wizards are losing their magic, Ged—powerful Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord—embarks on a sailing journey with highborn young prince, Arren. They...

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  4. Tehanu

    Book 4

    Tehanu

    by Guin, Ursula K. Le

    Nebula winner 1990

    When Sparrowhawk, the Archmage of Earthsea, returns from the dark land stripped of his magic powers, he finds refuge with the aging widow Tenar and a crippled girl child who...

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  5. Tales From Earthsea

    Book 5

    Tales From Earthsea

    by Guin, Ursula K. Le

    The tales of this book explore and extend the world established by the Earthsea novels--yet each stands on its own. It contains the novella "The Finder," and the short stories...

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  6. 2002: The Other Wind

    Book 6

    2002: The Other Wind

    by Guin, Ursula K. Le

    Like the previous Earthsea stories, this book seems to be centred around Ged, the sorcerer who is most often recognised by his common name, Sparrowhawk. But, like all except the...

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