Comments on: The Language of the Night: Essays on Fantasy and Science Fiction by Ursula K Le Guin http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/ The stories of a part-time librarian mixed with nonfiction book reviews. Join in the fun! Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:01:32 +0000 http://www.today.com/version-2.3.1 By: jenniferlprice http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#comment-4541 jenniferlprice Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:58:26 +0000 http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#comment-4541 I wanted you to know I “tagged” you on Journeys and Adventures the other day. I used it as a way to tell people about myself and some of my travel experiences. http://journeysandadventures.today.com/2009/02/08/ive-been-tagged-more-about-me/ I wanted you to know I “tagged” you on Journeys and Adventures the other day. I used it as a way to tell people about myself and some of my travel experiences.

http://journeysandadventures.today.com/2009/02/08/ive-been-tagged-more-about-me/

]]> By: stephanieebarr http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#comment-4538 stephanieebarr Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:08:15 +0000 http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#comment-4538 <i>The Left Hand of Darkness</i>. I was 12 I believe. The Left Hand of Darkness. I was 12 I believe.

]]> By: ravyn http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#comment-4537 ravyn Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:22:55 +0000 http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#comment-4537 Lynne: Excellent! Carrie: Thanks. Steph: Thank you; I'm glad it came across so well. Which book did you start with? My first experience with her writing was in children's books, which might have made a difference. Catana: Most logical reason I can think of for you to have missed it is that it's very firmly nonfiction and most of her work isn't; the copy I'm reading is a library discard that was originally coded 809.3. Lynne: Excellent!

Carrie: Thanks.

Steph: Thank you; I’m glad it came across so well. Which book did you start with? My first experience with her writing was in children’s books, which might have made a difference.

Catana: Most logical reason I can think of for you to have missed it is that it’s very firmly nonfiction and most of her work isn’t; the copy I’m reading is a library discard that was originally coded 809.3.

]]> By: stephanieebarr http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#comment-4535 stephanieebarr Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:40:17 +0000 http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#comment-4535 When I was in junior high, one of her [fiction] books was on my required reading list, but I don't remember it particularly touching me. At the time, I had a tendency to devour an author and would generally not go back to an author that didn't get me the first time. Clearly, I should revisit some of those authors. Le Guin certainly has an impressive body of work. That she spoke to you so clearly, that you identified so well with her writing ideals and processes, views and aspirations argues, that you found just the book you needed to help with your own aspirations. And you did a fine job expressing your admiration and why. Excellent work. When I was in junior high, one of her [fiction] books was on my required reading list, but I don’t remember it particularly touching me. At the time, I had a tendency to devour an author and would generally not go back to an author that didn’t get me the first time. Clearly, I should revisit some of those authors. Le Guin certainly has an impressive body of work.

That she spoke to you so clearly, that you identified so well with her writing ideals and processes, views and aspirations argues, that you found just the book you needed to help with your own aspirations.

And you did a fine job expressing your admiration and why. Excellent work.

]]> By: sundcarrie http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#comment-4534 sundcarrie Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:38:03 +0000 http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#comment-4534 Rayvn I love to read anything you write you have a way with words. Now I have another book to put on my giant wish list! Rayvn I love to read anything you write you have a way with words. Now I have another book to put on my giant wish list!

]]> By: *lynne* http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#comment-4532 *lynne* Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:14:38 +0000 http://nonfictionlover.today.com/2009/02/06/the-language-of-the-night-essays-on-fantasy-and-science-fiction-by-ursula-k-le-guin/#comment-4532 I have heard a lot about Le Guin, but have not actually read any of her work. Your (Ravyn's) review of this book has me very much wanting to read this collection of essays. Yet another title to add to that to-read list... although I might bump this one to the top :) For *after* I get back from my trip, that is..! :D I have heard a lot about Le Guin, but have not actually read any of her work. Your (Ravyn’s) review of this book has me very much wanting to read this collection of essays. Yet another title to add to that to-read list… although I might bump this one to the top :) For *after* I get back from my trip, that is..! :D

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