Who wrote A Wizard of Earthsea?

Ursula K. Le Guin wrote A Wizard of Earthsea, first published in 1968. It is a work of fantasy and is rated 'Essential Read' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for A Wizard of Earthsea?

Yes — Book Verdict has a free reading guide for A Wizard of Earthsea with key themes and five original discussion questions at https://247bookverdict.com/reading-guides/ursula-k-le-guin-a-wizard-of-earthsea/.

Essential Read

A Wizard of Earthsea

Name: A Wizard of Earthsea
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin

by Ursula K. Le Guin · 1968

Fantasy · ranked #8 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

A gifted boy at a school of wizardry must face the darkness he unleashed; spare, wise coming-of-age fantasy.

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The verdict

Category: Fantasy
First published: 1968 · 1960s
Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
Standing: Essential Read

About Fantasy

Fantasy builds worlds you can live in. At its richest it works through myth and magic to explore power, courage, identity and what we owe each other — the same concerns as any great literature, but with dragons.