the Left Hand of Darkness

by URSULA K.LEGUIN

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THE LEFT HAND OF DABKNESS

Copyright ©, 1969, by Ursula K. LeGuin An Ace Book. All Rights Reserved.

dedication:

For Charles, sine quo non

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