Dancing at the Edge of the World: Thoughts on Words, Women, Places by Ursula K. Le Guin

Dancing at the Edge of the World: Thoughts on Words, Women, Places

Ursula K. Le Guin

14 hours, 28 minutes first pub 1989 (view editions)

nonfiction essays feminism informative inspiring reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who seek intellectually rich essays that intertwine personal reflection with broader themes of social responsibility and the transformative power of language.

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From modern literature to menopause, from utopian thought to rodeos-in this classic collection of essays, Ursula K. Le Guin roves with her customary audacity over the intersecting arenas of literature, feminism, and social responsibility, explodin...

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4.09
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Moods

reflective: 83%

informative: 73%

inspiring: 49%

challenging: 39%

funny: 28%

hopeful: 18%

relaxing: 11%

emotional: 7%

adventurous: 5%

lighthearted: 3%

mysterious: 1%


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54% of readers chose slow
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