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In this collection of interviews, author Carl Freedman speaks with Ursula K. Le Guin about her work, philosophy, and her place in American literature. Le Guin discusses the role of women and feminist consciousness in American literature, the differences between science fiction and fantasy, and her views on U.S. foreign policy. This volume includes a previously unpublished piece conducted by the volume's editor, providing a unique perspective on Le Guin's perspective on these subjects.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Carl Freedman
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