The Wind's Twelve Quarters & The Compass Rose - Ursula K. Le Guin

A substantial collection bringing together two volumes of short fiction by one of science fiction and fantasy's most influential writers. Spanning imaginative worlds, speculative societies and deeply human dilemmas, these stories explore power, politics, gender, identity, morality and the complexities of human relationships. Featuring award-winning stories including The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas, The Day Before the Revolution, Sur and Winter's King, the collection showcases Le Guin's remarkable ability to use science fiction and fantasy to examine the real world. An excellent introduction to her shorter fiction, combining philosophical speculation, social commentary and imaginative storytelling.