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Ursula K. Le Guin
A Wizard of Earthsea
A Wizard of Earthsea is a fantasy novel written by American author Ursula K. Le Guin 
what is a wizard of earthsea? A fantasy novel
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A Wizard of Earthsea [SEP] Introduction
A Wizard of Earthsea is a fantasy novel written by American author Ursula K. Le Guin and first published by the small press Parnassus in 1968. It is regarded as a classic of children's literature, and of fantasy, within which it was widely influential. The story is set in the fictional archipelago of Earthsea and centers around a young mage named Ged, born in a village on the island of Gont. He displays great power while still a boy and joins the school of wizardry, where his prickly nature drives him into conflict with one of his fellows. During a magical duel, Ged's spell goes awry and releases a shadow creature that attacks him.