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The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin

Name: The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin
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The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin

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A Newbery Honor Earthsea Classic of High Priestesses, Dark Labyrinths, and Female Freedom

Taken from her family as a young child, Tenar is renamed Arha ("The Eaten One") and consecrated as the high priestess to the Nameless Ones—ancient, nameless forces of darkness guarding the desert Tombs of Atuan in the Kargad Lands.

Arha spends years navigating the pitch-black, treacherous Undertomb labyrinth, serving a silent cult. Her isolated existence is upended when young wizard Ged (Sparrowhawk) infiltrates the labyrinth seeking the legendary lost Ring of Erreth-Akbe, forcing Arha to choose between sacred indoctrination and dangerous freedom.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Ursula K. Le Guin's Newbery Honor-winning second Earthsea novel is a masterwork of fantasy atmosphere and psychological liberation. Essential reading for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, Patricia A. McKillip, and Madeleine L'Engle.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Bantam Books

Pages: 146

Format: Mass Market Paperback

Publication Date: 1975

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Condition Note:

Vintage - Very Good. This mass market paperback shows only light shelf wear consistent with careful handling. The spine is square and tight. The cover art remains bright and vibrant with minimal rubbing at the corners. The pages are securely bound and the text block is clean and free of markings, though the paper shows a light, natural tan due to its age.

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