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The Wave in the Mind

Talks and Essays on the Writer, the Reader, and the Imagination

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The Wave in the Mind

By: Ursula K. Le Guin
Narrated by: Christina Moore
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Summary

Join Ursula K. Le Guin as she explores a broad array of subjects, ranging from Tolstoy, Twain, and Tolkien to women's shoes, beauty, and family life. With her customary wit, intelligence, and literary craftsmanship, she offers a diverse and highly engaging set of stories.

The Wave in the Mind includes some of Le Guin's finest literary criticism, rare autobiographical writings, performance-art pieces, and most centrally, her reflections on the arts of writing and reading.

©2004 Ursula K. Le Guin (P)2018 Recorded Books Essays Literary History & Criticism Philosophy Social Sciences Nonfiction
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Great selection of passionate and thoughtful, technical and beautiful thought and read with emphasis and clarity.

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Yes, recommended. But not every essay is brilliant, but many are. The same is true of Ursula K Le Guin's work: It should be read!

Not every essay brilliant, but well worthwhile

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