Ged was the greatest sorcerer in earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless sparrowhawk. A wizard of earthsea is a fantasy novel written by american author ursula k. The earthsea cycle, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged ursula k. Ursula kroeber le guin a wizard of earthsea, first published in 1968, is the first of a series of books written by ursula k. Listen to a wizard of earthsea audiobook by ursula k. In the series, earthsea is a vast archipelago surrounded by an uncharted ocean. A wizard of earthsea, first in a tetralogy that includes the tombs of atuan and the farthest shore, introduces the listener to ged, the greatest sorcerer in all earthsea, known also as sparrowhawk. Multiple audio versions of the book have been released. When sparrowhawk casts a spell that saves his village from destruction at the hands of the invading kargs, ogion. It sundered, and a pale spindle of light gleamed between his open arms. Likewise, theres nary a sword to be found in a wizard of earthsea. Ursula le guin 1968 a wizard of earthsea audiobook duration. Le guin has said that the book was in part a response to the image of wizards as ancient.
The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 183 pages and is available in paperback format. A wizard of earthsea the earthsea cycle series book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. I love the narrators voice so much i looked him up, hoping there are more books hes read that i would be interested in. There are six earthsea books written between 1968 and 2001, beginning with a wizard of earthsea. When sparrowhawk casts a spell that saves his village from destruction at the hands of the invading kargs, ogion, the mage of re albi, encourages the boy to apprentice himself in the art of wizardry. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A tale concerning wizards is normally all about magic, and le guin produces among the most interesting magic systems ever made, all based upon real name of points. The earthsea books have been translated into many languages around the world and are global bestsellers.
A wizard of earthsea was the first of le guins books to receive widespread. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with longheld secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. Only he can destroy it and so he begins a quest which leads him to all corners of earthsea. Three of le guins books have been finalists for the american book award.
There have been a number of audiobook readings by different narrators and. The first edition of this novel was published in 1968, and was written by ursula k. Le guin s a wizard of earthsea marks the first of the six now beloved earthsea titles. Le guin and set in the fantasy world archipelago of earthsea depicting the adventures of a budding young wizard named ged.
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