Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Left Hand of Darkness

Description

Imagine a world where people often automatically and biologically switch genders when entering the sexual phase of “kemmer.” Imagine a somewhat homophobic ambassador from a federation of planets seeking to win their trust. This is The Left Hand of Darkness, which won the Nebula and Hugo science fiction awards in 1970. We’ll read and discuss this groundbreaking, interpersonally meaningful novel in segments. Please buy or borrow and read (only) the first five chapters before we meet.

Tracy Marks, M.A. is author of four books, translated into nine languages, and has won several poetry and creative writing awards. She is also an experienced counselor. Tracy has taught in continuing ed for 43 years and specializes in literature, creative writing and personal growth courses.