{"product_id":"the-winds-twelve-quarters-stories-isbn-9780063269590","title":"The Wind's Twelve Quarters: Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“One of the greats. . . . Not just a science fiction writer; a literary icon.” —Stephen King\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLike all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. LeGuin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own.” —\u003cem\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally published in 1976, \u003cem\u003eThe Wind’s Twelve Quarters\u003c\/em\u003e is Ursula K. Le Guin’s first collection of stories—a superb retrospective of her best short fiction, now available as a Harper Perennial Olive Edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Le Guin is renowned for her lyrical writing, rich characters, and diverse worlds. \u003cem\u003eThe Wind's Twelve Quarters\u003c\/em\u003e collects seventeen powerful stories, each with an introduction by the author, ranging from fantasy to intriguing scientific concepts, from medieval settings to the future\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding an insightful foreword by Le Guin, describing her experience, her inspirations, and her approach to writing, this stunning collection explores human values, relationships, and survival, and showcases the myriad talents of one of the most provocative writers of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book part of a special series from Harper Perennial called Olive Editions—exclusive small-format editions of some of our bestselling and celebrated titles, featuring beautiful and unique hand-drawn cover illustrations. All Olive Editions are available for a limited time only. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Delicious . . . her worlds are haunting psychological visions molded with firm artistry.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Ursula Le Guin keeps getting better and better.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChicago Sun-Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A collection that begins with a fine story and gets better and better.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDallas News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Le Guin’s prose is so very luminous and simple, and she always tells the truth, and when I’m with her people, I’m with living people, on worlds as solid and real as my own. Le Guin has a gift, which is to transform words into worlds.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMolly Gloss\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of the most accomplished of contemporary science fiction writers.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Le Guin] wields her pen with a moral psychological sophistication rarely seen . . . she writes fables: splendidly intricate and hugely imaginative tales.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Le Guin’s] knack of translating recognizable states of mind into fantastic action brings her close to the old fairy tale field. She is the ideal science fiction writer for readers who ordinarily dislike science fiction.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Like all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Le Guin’s prose breathes light and intelligence. She can lift fiction to the level of poetry and compress it to the density of allegory.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJonathan Lethem\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Le Guin] examines the most public of politics and the most intimate of emotions, constantly challenging her readers to reconsider what it means to be human and humane.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary Doria Russell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890311917797,"sku":"NP9780063269590","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063269590.jpg?v=1730233010","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-winds-twelve-quarters-stories-isbn-9780063269590","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}