The Birthday of the World

And Other Stories

By: Ursula K. Le Guin

Narrated by: Christina Moore

For more than four decades, Ursula K. Le Guin has enthralled fans with her imagination, clarity, and moral vision. The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and five Hugo and five Nebula Awards, this renowned writer has, in each story and novel, created a provocative, ever-evolving universe filled with diverse worlds and rich characters reminiscent of our earthly selves. Now, in The Birthday of the World, this gifted artist returns to these worlds in eight brilliant short works, including a never-before-published novella, each of which probes the essence of humanity.

©2002 Ursula K. Le Guin (P)2018 Recorded Books

Great collection

I enjoyed all the stories in this collection, but the final story was especially great.

90% bangers, great marathon

This narrator is extremely fun to listen to. Paradises Lost, Matter of Seggri, Old Music & Solitude are my favorites

A poet writes

LeGuin is best in short form stories. So imaginative about human variety! Her use of language is founded in poetry, in my opinion. Every word is necessary. Unnecessary words are trimmed away.

Excellent. A must.

Classic Le Guin. Some works I love more, some less, but none are a waste of time; all have their own little graces and blessings, revelations, delicious prose and stunning feats of closlSome of her work

A wonderful collection of Le Guin’s worlds

I’ve always enjoyed Le Guin’s work. It is very unique for the science fiction/fantasy genre.
Although I read a great deal of sci-fi, I mostly enjoy writers that create new worlds of exploration and experience; stories that don’t necessarily have a place of recognisable time or place.