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Afternoon Book Group - The Left Hand Of Darkness By Ursula K. Le Guin

When:
Thursday, October 11, 2018, 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM
Where:
Silver Spring Library
900 Wayne Ave.
Silver Spring, MD  20910
Additional Info:
Category:
Arts & Entertainment
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

The Left Hand of Darkness is a science fiction novel by U.S. writer Ursula K le Guin, published in 1969. The novel became immensely popular and established Le Guin's status as a major author of science fiction.

The novel follows the story of Genly Ai, a native of Terra, who is sent to the planet of Gethen as an envoy of the Ekumen, a loose confederation of planets. Ai's mission is to persuade the nations of Gethen to join the Ekumen, but he is stymied by his lack of understanding of Gethenian culture. Individuals on Gethen are Ambisexual, with no fixed sex. This fact has a strong influence on the culture of the planet, and creates a barrier of understanding for Ai. Left Hand was among the first books in the genre now known a feminist science fiction and is the most famous examination of androgyny in science fiction.

RSVPs not required. The book will be available for checkout from the library's reserve shelf. The library is wheelchair-accessible.

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