The fantasy and science fiction author Ursula K. Le Guin 's writings reflect Taoist philosophy in many places, including the notions of balance between polar opposites such as light and dark, …

See Dena C. Bain’s “The Tao Te Ching as Background to the Novels of Ursula K. Le Guin” (1986); Robert Galbreath’s “Taoist Magic in The Earthsea Trilogy” (1980); and James Bittner’s …

It doesn’t much matter what it sees, if the eye is a seeing eye. And if it isn’t a seeing eye, then of course, you can wander all over the world like some of those poor souls on tours, with eyes …

Mar 1, 2022 · Ursula K. Le Guin’s Taoism is central to her characters, worlds, and even the structure of her language. Understanding her definition of the Tao not only gives us greater …

Oct 20, 1998 · Most people know Ursula K. Le Guin for her extraordinary science fiction and fantasy. Fewer know just how pervasive Taoist themes are to so much of her work. And in Lao …

“A student of the Tao for several decades, Le Guin has created an English text that will speak to modern readers in a fresh and lively way, while conveying the humor, insight, and beauty of …

Apr 26, 2021 · This article seeks to directly link the Taoist philosophy to Le Guin’s worldbuilding and argues that Taoism is foundational for Earthsea and its construction.

Taking Le Guin’s The Lathe of Heaven (1971) as a case study, this paper delves into how her storytelling serves as a unique form of translation, bridging the thought of ancient Chinese …

In regard to Taoism, Le Guin stated in a radio interview that “[she’s] been a Taoist ever since [she] learned what it was” (as cited in Huang & Dai, 2017, p. 39). Clearly, we can see how much the …

Explore Ursula K. Le Guin's translation of the Tao Te Ching. Discover Taoist philosophy, the Way, and the power of existence.