The Eye of the Heron by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Eye of the Heron by Ursula K. Le Guin

On the savage and lawless prison world of Victoria, two societies exist in a fragile, uneasy balance. The arriving exiles, sworn to nonviolence and known as the People of the Peace, are brutalized and dominated by the City criminals. The conflict reaches a breaking point when the farmers of Shantih decide to leave the City’s shadow to find a new world of hope—a place they will call Heron. Central to this quest is Luz, a bold young woman who chooses to leave her privileged life among the City's elite to lead her new people on a perilous journey of survival. In The Eye of the Heron, Ursula K. Le Guin delivers a powerful examination of the nature of true freedom and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of chaos.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Written by the award-winning author of The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed, this novel is a masterful exploration of nonviolent resistance and self-determination. You will be drawn into Luz’s personal transformation as she questions the oppressive rule of her own people and risks everything to forge a different destiny. If you appreciate vintage science fiction that prioritizes deep thematic exploration and lyrical prose, this Harper Paperbacks edition is a significant and impactful addition to your library.

Condition Note

Vintage - Very Good. This mass market paperback shows only light shelf wear consistent with careful ownership. The spine is square, tight, but does have an indent in the top center and can be seen in the spine view image. The cover art, featuring the striking heron against a mountainous backdrop, remains bright and vibrant. The pages are securely bound and the text block is clean, though the paper shows a light, uniform tan typical of vintage editions.