The Left Hand of Darkness (1969)

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Oct 15, 2025126:12Society & Culture

Today we are discussing Ursula K. Le Guin's Hugo and Nebula award-winning 1969 science fiction novel, The Left Hand of Darkness. Join us to hear about ambisexual beings who defy gender norms, the initially sexist man who...

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