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Title: Tales from Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin ISBN: 0-441-00932-8 Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: 07 May, 2002 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.14 (35 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: another great addition
Comment: This is a collection of 5 short stories about the Earthsea world. It is another great addition to the Earthsea trilogy, or what used to be just a trilogy.
"The Finder"- This is the story of young Otter, who goes to a new island. He also is a slave for finding metal. This is a story of the founding of Roke School. It takes up about 1/3 of the book.
"Darkrose and Diamond"- 2 young lovers would turn their backs on magic for each other.
"The Bones of the Earth"- Young Ogion (he is being trained as a wizard in this story) and his master pull together to stop an earthquake form destroying a Gont port city.
"On the High Marsh"- Ged the Archmage chases a mad wizard after he has been driven from Roke.
"Dragonfly"- Probably the best story in the book. This is the bridge to the new Earthsea novel, "The Other Wind". It is set after Tehanu A woman comes to Roke to challenge the rule that only boys can come to Roke School. Old friends return. This has a fantastic ending!
Tales from Earthsea is a must-read for any Earthsea fan. It is highly worthy of being in the Earthsea saga. Highly recommended.
Rating: 4
Summary: Enjoyable and yet compelling.
Comment: This book is a collection of five short stories that Ursula Le Guin wrote about her world, Earthsea. "The Finder" is the earliest set story, showing the founding of the wizard community on Roke. "Darkrose and Diamond" that could have happened just about anywhere during the Earthsea books, and it is a tale of the love of magic, and the magic of love. "The Bones of the Earth" tells how Ogion (Ged's master) stopped an earthquake. "On the High Marsh" tells of Ged and Irioth, who nearly overthrew the wizards of Roke. And finally, "Dragonfly" tells of Irian, who featured so large in The Other Wind, and her confrontation with Thorion, the Summoner who summoned himself back from death.
I really enjoyed these stories. As with so much of Ursula Le Guin's writings, they are enjoyable and yet compelling. In particular, though, I am sorry that I read this book after The Other Wind. The last two stories are actually referenced in that book, and it would have been nice to read them before that book. Therefore, let me recommend this book to you, and furthermore recommend that you read it *before* The Other Wind.
Rating: 5
Summary: Profoundly wonderful
Comment: Lots of folks have rightly praised and described the tales within and I just wish to add my voice to the chorus. Le Guin has returned to Earthsea, thanks to the first Legends anthology via "Dragonfly" which is a story that will break your heart from pain and hope and love.
If you have read any of the Earthsea novels, this is essential reading.
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Title: The Other Wind by Ursula K. Le Guin ISBN: 044100993X Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: 07 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Tehanu : The Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. Le Guin ISBN: 0689845332 Publisher: Simon Pulse Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Birthday of the World : And Other Stories by Ursula K. Le Guin ISBN: 0060509066 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 04 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: The Telling by Ursula K. Le Guin ISBN: 0441008631 Publisher: Ace Books Pub. Date: 09 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Unlocking the Air and Other Stories by Ursula K. Le Guin ISBN: 0060928034 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 15 January, 1997 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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