A deluxe hardcover edition of the queen of science fiction's
trailblazing novel about a planet full of genderless beings--part of
Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi/fantasy classics,
featuring a series introduction by Neil Gaiman
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A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness
tells the story of a lone human emissary's mission to Winter, an unknown
alien world whose inhabitants can choose--and change--their gender. His
goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic
civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views
and those of the completely dissimilar culture that he encounters.
Exploring questions of psychology, society, and human emotion in an
alien world, The Left Hand of Darkness stands as a landmark
achievement in the annals of science fiction.
Penguin Galaxy
Six of our greatest masterworks of science fiction and fantasy, in
dazzling collector-worthy hardcover editions, and featuring a series
introduction by #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman,
Penguin Galaxy represents a constellation of achievement in visionary
fiction, lighting the way toward our knowledge of the universe, and of
ourselves. From historical legends to mythic futures, monuments of
world-building to mind-bending dystopias, these touchstones of human
invention and storytelling ingenuity have transported millions of
readers to distant realms, and will continue for generations to chart
the frontiers of the imagination.
The Once and Future King by T. H. White
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
Dune by Frank Herbert
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
Neuromancer by William Gibson
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of
classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700
titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works
throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the
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notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as
up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
