The Day Before the Revolution [short story] (1974)

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Series: Hainish Cycle

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"Ursula Le Guin is more than just a writer of adult fantasy and science fiction . . . she is a philosopher; an explorer in the landscapes of the mind." - Cincinnati Enquirer The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds. "The Day Before the Revolution" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.… (more)

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Le Guin at her best showing even great heroes as ordinary people. (

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aulsmith | Apr 22, 2012 |

For fans of stories of socio-political revolution The Day Before the Revolution, by Ursula K. Le Guin, will have appeal . (

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Hugo Award (Nominee – Short Story – 1975)

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Locus Award (Winner – Short Story – 1975)

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Die Stimme des Redners klang lauter als ein leerer Bierwagen, der über eine Betonstraße fuhr, und die Zuhörer standen zusammengedrängt auf dem Kopfsteinpflaster.

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"Ursula Le Guin is more than just a writer of adult fantasy and science fiction . . . she is a philosopher; an explorer in the landscapes of the mind." - Cincinnati Enquirer The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds. "The Day Before the Revolution" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.

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