Friday, April 1, 2016

The Left Hand of Darkness

Ursula K Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness is not only a famous and popular sci staple, but a perfect example of early sci fi used as an exploration of topics that would have at the time been considered taboo. The ambisexual Gethenians, and protagonist Genly Ai's struggle to understand them, allows the novel to explore complex topics regarding culture vs. sex, sexuality, and sexual expression, providing Ai as a relatable protagonist to the mainstream American of the late 60's so that readers might build an understanding through him in a somewhat vicarious manner.

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