Hainish Cycle book 1 · 1969
The Left Hand of Darkness
Genly Ai, an envoy from the Ekumen, is sent to the frozen planet of Gethen, whose people are neither male nor female, to persuade its nations to join the league.
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Book facts
- Author
- Ursula K. Le Guin
- Series
- Hainish Cycle, book 1 of 2
- Published
- 1969
- Setting
- Set in space
- Characters charted
- 1
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in The Left Hand of Darkness
1 recurring or key character from Ursula K. Le Guin’s chart. Introduces Genly Ai.
Lead 1
- Genly AiFirst appearanceEnvoy to the planet Gethen