Ursula K. Le Guin

Ursula Kroeber Le Guin ( /ˈɜrsələ ˈkroʊbər ləˈɡwɪn/; born October 21, 1929) is an American author. She has written novels, children's books, and short stories, mainly in the genres of fantasy and science fiction. She has also written poetry and essays. First published in the 1960s, the particular interest of her work is exploring alternative imaginings of sexuality, religion, politics, anarchism, ethnography and gender. She is influenced by the c... More

Date of birth:

  • Oct 21, 1929 (age 82 years)

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Also known as:

  • Ursula Kroeber Le Guin,
  • U. K. Le Guin,
  • Ursula Le Guin,
  • Ursula Leguin,
  • Ursula K. Leguin,
  • Le Guin, Ursula K.
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Awards

Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel Winners

Nebula Award for Best Novel Nominees

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame
  • 2001
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