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Tehanu
The Last Book of Earthsea

Ursula K. Le Guin
Nebula 1990

Fourth book in a series begun more than 22 years before. While the first three books mainly deal with growing up­the transition into adulthood, this concluding episode looks at the same theme from the other end. After growing up, how do we remain connected to the vitalizing energy of youth?

Potent medicine for any lingering "generation gap" maladies, The Earthsea Cycle fosters appreciation and respect for both adolescence and old age. A skillfully compassionate work of art. Highly recommended for both teenagers and parents.

Impressive literary breadth from Ursula Le Guin. While most authors stick with a basic style, she soars from deep philosophy in books like The Dispossessed to incisive cultural commentary in short stories like "The Matter of Seggri" to light and entertaining stories like Tehanu.

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