Ursula K. Le Guin

Ursula K. Le Guin, born Ursula Kroeber on October 21, 1929, was an esteemed American author who made significant contributions to the realm of speculative fiction throughout her illustrious career that spanned nearly six decades. She is best recognized for her works set in the Hainish universe, a collection of science fiction novels, and the Earthsea fantasy series. Her literary output encompassed more than twenty novels, over a hundred short stories, poetry, literary criticism, translations, and children's books. Le Guin's work has earned her a reputation as an influential figure in American literature, often referred to as a "major voice in American Letters." However, Le Guin herself preferred to be recognized simply as an "American novelist."