$1.99: Dispossessed, The [50th Anniversary Edition]: A Novel (eBook) by Ursula K. Le Guin

A Timeless Tale of Two WorldsCelebrate the 50th anniversary of Ursula K. Le Guin’s Hugo, Locus, and Nebula Award–winning classic with this commemorative edition! Dive into a profound and thoughtful tale of anarchism, capitalism, individualism, and collectivism. Follow one ambitious man’s journey to bridge the ideological chasm separating two worlds.Journey to the UnknownThe Dispossessed tells the captivating story of Shevek, an anarchist and "galactically famous scientist," who bravely attempts to reunite two planets divided by centuries of distrust.

• Anarres: Shevek’s homeland, a bleak moon with an anarchic utopian society.
• Urras: The mother planet, marked by warring nations, poverty, and wealth.

Determined to unify these civilizations, Shevek embarks on an unprecedented trip to Urras, facing hostility and separation from his family. He believes the walls of hatred and philosophic division must be torn down.A Quest for UnityShevek’s mission is to seek answers, challenge norms, and explore cultural differences. His arrival on Urras brings unexpected warmth, but his ambition soon sparks conflict. He must reexamine his beliefs as he ignites the fires of change.