Synopsis
A reckless boy learns magic and his true name, Ged. In an unfortunate series of events opens a way for darker powers to come to Earthsea, and as he grows up he seeks to undo his mistake and defeat the power he unleashed.
History
First publication: Parnassus Press, November 1968
Review
A wonderful coming-of-age fantasy of a boy seeking power, finding it, and regretting it. The process of coming into his own as well as realizing his mistakes and taking responsibility take this protagonist on a wild adventure from start to finish. Beautiful world building, original concepts, and some of the same fantasy tropes readers love.
Videos
We have the story in these editions:
The Books of Earthsea, hardcover, Saga Press, 2018-10-23
All of the stories in the Earthsea series:
The Word of Unbinding
The Rule of Names
Dragonfly
Darkrose and Diamond
A Description of Earthsea
On the High Marsh
The Bones of the Earth
The Finder
The Daughter of Odren
Firelight
1 A Wizard of Earthsea
2 The Tombs of Atuan
3 The Farthest Shore
4 Tehanu: The Last Book of Earthsea
5 The Other Wind
