The Language of the Night
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The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction is a collection of essays written by
Well known as a fantasy and science fiction author by 1979, Le Guin's criticism was relatively difficult to find prior to the publication of this collection. The Language of the Night contains "the most important critical statements [Le Guin] has made to date",[1] addressing topics such as Americans' attitudes towards fantasy fiction, the strengths and weaknesses of science fiction, and the qualities of children's literature. She also discusses the background of her major works such as A Wizard of Earthsea and The Left Hand of Darkness. However, some critics noted that the selections in The Language of the Night vary in significance, with "both substantial and slender contributions to science-fiction journals and symposiums."[2]
In the September–October 1989 edition of
At the 1980
References
- ^ Children's Literature Association Quarterly. Volume 4, Number 2, Summer 1979. p 19-21.
- ^ Book review. Kirkus Reviews. April 1979 issue.
- Games International. No. 9. p. 44.
- ISBN 978-1-11965-602-9.
- ^ "1980 Hugo Awards". thehugoawards.org. Retrieved 2020-11-02.