Earthsea Books in Order
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The Earthsea series by Ursula K. Le Guin is a collection of fantasy fiction works published between 1968 and 2001, including six books. Le Guin, an American author known for her contributions to speculative fiction, created the Earthsea world as a setting for these stories. The series is part of her broader body of work, which also includes the Hainish Cycle and other standalone novels. While often associated with science fiction, her writing is noted for its complexity and resistance to simple classification. The Earthsea series explores themes of magic, balance, and personal growth within a fictional archipelago.
Earthsea series was first published in 1968 in the United States.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1968 · Ursula K. Le Guin
The first novel of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle. Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk,…
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1971 · Ursula K. Le Guin
A 1971 novel by Ursula K. Le Guin. Arha's isolated existence as high priestess in the tombs of Atuan is jarred by a thief who seeks a special…
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Buy on Amazon1972 · Ursula K. Le Guin
A 1972 novel by Ursula K. Le Guin. A young prince joins forces with a master wizard on a journey to discover a cause and remedy for the loss of magic…
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1990 · Ursula K. Le Guin
Tehanu, subtitled The Last Book of Earthsea, is a fantasy novel by Ursula K. Le Guin, published in February 1990 by Atheneum. It is the fourth book…
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2001 · Ursula K. Le Guin
Tales from Earthsea is a fantasy fiction collection by Ursula K. Le Guin, containing five stories published between 1998 and 2001 along with the…
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2001 · Ursula K. Le Guin
The Other Wind (2001) is a novel by Ursula K. Le Guin. The sorcerer Alder fears sleep, dreaming of the land of death and his wife who died young and…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Earthsea series books in?
Publication order — Endorsed by author Ursula K. Le Guin and widely recommended by readers Start with “A Wizard of Earthsea.”
How many books are in the Earthsea series series?
We list 6 books by Ursula K. Le Guin , published between 1968–2001.
Where can I buy the Earthsea series books?
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