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Science Fiction· United States

The Word for World is Forest

by Ursula K. Le Guin
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#15,742of 98,734 books
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Published 1972English
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Ursula K. Le Guin's The Word for World is Forest (1972) stands as one of the most significant works of science fiction of its era. The Word for World is Forest (1972) by Ursula K. Le Guin is a landmark science fiction novel that blends cutting-edge ideas with compelling storytelling.

Book Details

AuthorUrsula K. Le Guin
Published1972
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN0399117164
Editorial Score30/100
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197230
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