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In The Farthest Shore, the youthful prince Arren joins with Ged, the Archmage and dragonlord, to sail beyond the borders of their realm. Together they face dark disturbances that drain magic from Earthsea, seeking to uncover the cause and restore the land’s life‑giving power.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ursula K. Le Guin
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