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Name: The Telling
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Author: Ursula K. Le Guin

The planet Aka, once culturally vibrant, has been reshaped by surrounding technology, erasing its history and imposing strict surveillance on its people. Amid this landscape, a group of outcasts secretly follows the lost religion known as the Telling. An official observer from Earth arrives and encounters this hidden community. Fascinated by their faith, she decides to join them on a sacred pilgrimage into the mountains. The journey challenges her perceptions and forces her to navigate the complex terrain of her personal beliefs, emotions, and identity. Ursula K. Le Guin’s story blends elements of science fiction, adventure, and theological reflection, while exploring themes of oppression, anthropology, and the resilience of faith in a technologically driven society.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Ursula K. Le Guin

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