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The Dispossessed

by Ursula K. Le Guin

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The Dispossessed

by Ursula K. Le Guin

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The Dispossessed is a science fiction novel that uses a distant planet inhabited by anarchists as the setting for exploring larger questions about social organization, individual agency, and the possibility of change. It follows a physicist named Shevek who undertakes a dangerous journey to bridge the hostility between his anarchist world and the rest of civilization, at great personal cost.

The novel follows Shevek, a physicist who lives on Anarres, a planet inhabited by anarchists. According to the publisher, he resolves to seek answers and question established assumptions in an effort to dismantle the hostility that has separated his world from the rest of the civilized universe. Pursuing this goal requires him to make an unprecedented journey and to give up his family, and possibly his life. The description frames the narrative around his attempt to challenge the structures governing life and society and to set change in motion.

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The Dispossessed is a science fiction novel that uses a distant planet inhabited by anarchists as the setting for exploring larger questions about social organization, individual agency, and the possibility of change. It follows a physicist named Shevek who undertakes a dangerous journey to bridge the hostility between his anarchist world and the rest of civilization, at great personal cost.
Who is it for?
Readers interested in science fiction that engages with philosophical and political questions, as well as those drawn to character-driven narratives about individuals who challenge established systems. The novel appeals to audiences curious about how speculative settings can explore real-world concerns about society, authority, and change.
What are the main themes?
The relationship between anarchist society and wider civilization; the role of isolation and mutual hatred in perpetuating conflict; the power and cost of individual questioning and dissent; the sacrifice required to pursue change; and the tension between personal bonds (family) and larger ideals.
Who wrote it?
Ursula K. Le Guin, a celebrated science fiction author known for using speculative worlds to examine social and philosophical themes.
What format or source is it?
A science fiction novel published in book form; originally published in 1974.
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The novel centers on Shevek, a physicist living on Anarres, an anarchist planet. He embarks on an unprecedented journey to challenge the structures and assumptions that have kept his world isolated and hostile toward the civilized universe, seeking to dismantle this division and set change in motion.

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