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The Language of the Night
''The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction'' is a collection of essays written by Ursula K. Le Guin and edited by Susan Wood. It was first published in 1979 and published in a revised edition in 1992. The essays discuss various aspects of the science fiction and fantasy genres, as well as Le Guin's own writing process. The 24 essay selections come from a variety of sources, including journals, book introductions, and award-acceptance speeches. The title comes from Le Guin's description of fantasy literature: "We like to think we live in daylight, but half the world is always dark; and fantasy, like poetry, speaks the language of the night."
Well known as a fantasy and science fiction author by 1979, Le Guin's criticism was relatively difficult to find prior to the publication of this collection. ''The Language of the Night'' contains "the most important critical statements (Guin ) has made to date",〔(Children's Literature Association Quarterly ). Volume 4, Number 2, Summer 1979. p 19-21.〕 addressing topics such as Americans' attitudes towards fantasy fiction, the strengths and weaknesses of science fiction, and the qualities of children's literature. She also discusses the background of her major works such as ''A Wizard of Earthsea'' and ''The Left Hand of Darkness''. However, some critics noted that the selections in ''The Language of the Night'' vary in significance, with "both substantial and slender contributions to science-fiction journals and symposiums."〔(Book review ). ''Kirkus Reviews''. April 1979 issue.〕
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