The Wave in the Mind: Talks and Essays on the Writer, the Reader, and the Imagination - Ursula K. Le Guin

A new collection of engaging and diverse nonfiction writings from the beloved, award-winning author--talks and essays at the crossroads of literature, feminism, social critique, and creative vision. nJoin Ursula K. Le Guin as she explores a broad array of subjects, ranging from Tolstoy, Twain, and Tolkien to women's shoes, beauty, and family life. With her customary wit, intelligence, and literary craftsmanship, she offers a diverse and highly engaging set of readings. The Wave in the Mind includes some of Le Guin's finest literary criticism, rare autobiographical writings, performance art pieces, and, most centrally, her reflections on the arts of writing and reading.