The Wind's Twelve Quarters

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 lyrical writing, rich characters, and diverse worlds. The Wind's Twelve Quarters collects seventeen of her powerful stories—including one of her most famous works of short fiction, "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas." Each story, ranging from literary fantasy and thought-provoking science fiction to the medieval world and the future, has an introduction by Le Guin providing perspective or background. The collection also begins with a foreword by the author, sharing her approach to selecting the stories and her experience writing them. This superb retrospective collection of speculative fiction explores human values, relationships, and survival, and showcases the myriad talents of one of the most provocative writers of our time.