Changing planes

About “Changing planes”

A 2003 short story collection by Ursula K. Le Guin explores the theme of waiting for a connecting flight and the unexpected discovery of different planes of existence. The stories are told through the perspective of a tourist-narrator who encounters various societies and cultures. These accounts often reflect aspects of the real world but also present strange and unfamiliar elements. The collection uses the setting of an airport to introduce themes of travel and transformation. The stories examine both familiar and alien experiences.