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The Tombs of Atuan

Ursula K. Le Guin

Book 2 of Earthsea Cycle

208 pages

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A wizard enters the underground domain of Ahra, high priestess of the Powers of the Earth, in an attempt to steal her palace's greatest treasure.

Themes
MysteriousSpiritually ChargedWho Am I?Dark & BroodingIdentity beyond imposed rolesThe weight of ancient traditionCourage to leave the knownSilence as a form of power
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