Science Fiction· United States
A Fisherman of the Inland Sea
by Ursula K. Le GuinAggregate Editorial Score35/100
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Published 1994English
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Few works of science fiction have earned the sustained critical attention that A Fisherman of the Inland Sea (1994) by Ursula K. Le Guin continues to receive. A groundbreaking work of science fiction, A Fisherman of the Inland Sea by Ursula K. Le Guin (1994) envisions futures that continue to feel urgent and prophetic.
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Ursula K. Le Guin published A Fisherman of the Inland Sea in 1994, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of science fiction from United States. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed A Fisherman of the Inland Sea among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 35/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes A Fisherman of the Inland Sea is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
A Fisherman of the Inland Sea reflects Ursula K. Le Guin's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United States's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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notable · national
199435
Ursula K. Le Guin is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of science fiction.
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