The literary work of Ursula Kroeber Le Guin (Berkeley, California, 1929 - Portland, Oregon, 2018) includes novels, short stories, poetry, and essays. Among her most famous works are, among others, The Hainish Cycle. This includes novels such as The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed which explore themes of gender, politics, and sociology in a science fiction context.
Daughter of the renowned anthropologist Alfred Kroeber, the discipline cultivated by her father influenced her conception of the human being involved in cultures that are alien to her. With a wide ability to create deeply detailed imaginary worlds and cultures, Le Guin addressed issues of identity, anarchism, and ecology. Her writing style was characterized by its clarity and depth.
Throughout her life, she received numerous awards, including the Alternative Nobel Prize in Literature. Her influence in the field of science fiction is highly recognized.