The Tombs of Atuan

By Ursula K. Le Guin

Arha's isolated existence as high priestess in the tombs of Atuan is jarred by a thief who seeks a special treasure. In her writing, as in her life, Ms. Le Guin takes on issues arising from the effort to live humanely in the natural world, exploring the tension between individuality and social norms.


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