THE FARTHEST SHORE: Earthsea #3 [Mass Market Paperback] LeGuin, Ursula and Garraty, Gail [illustrator]

Description

1975 Bantam edition. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of Ursula K. Le Guin’s “The Farthest Shore” is a testament to the enduring power of her Earthsea fantasy series. Published in 1975, this third installment finds the young wizard Arren and the legendary Sparrowhawk embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the cause of a sinister force draining the world’s magic. Le Guin’s rich, imaginative world-building and profound exploration of ethics and power have cemented Earthsea as a seminal work of 20th-century literature. Despite its weathered exterior, this vintage paperback edition captures the magic of a story that transcends genre boundaries, offering readers a poignant meditation on mortality, sacrifice, and the balance of light and darkness. A cornerstone of any Le Guin collection, this copy invites readers to immerse themselves in the timeless realm of Earthsea.