Orsinia Reeks

Na Całą Orsinię składają się wszystkie teksty Ursuli K. Le Guin osadzone w Orsinii: powieść Malafrena (1979), trzy piosenki, zbiór opowiadań Opowieści orsiniańskie (1976) oraz dwa dodatkowe opowiadania.Pomysł kraju zwanego Orsinią przyszedł Ursuli Le Guin do głowy w 1949 roku podczas studiów w Radcliffe. Kolejne teksty cyklu powstawały w późniejszych latach, publikowane były w różnych zbiorach opowiadań oraz w tygodniku "The New Yorker".

The inaugural volume of Library of America’s Ursula K. Le Guin edition gathers her complete Orsinian writings, enchanting, richly imagined historical fiction collected here for the first time. Written before Le Guin turned to science fiction, the novel Malafrena is a tale of love and duty set in the central european country of Orsinia in the early nineteenth century, when it is ruled by the Austrian empire. The stories originally published in Orsinian Tales (1976) offer brilliantly rendered episodes of personal drama set against a history that spans Orsinia’s emergence as an independent kingdom in the twelfth century to its absorption by the eastern Bloc after World War II. The volume is rounded out by two additional stories that bring the history of Orsinia up to 1989, the poem “Folksong from the Montayna Province,” Le Guin’s first published work, and two never before published songs in the Orisinian language. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.

Journey through diverse landscapes, from the boundaries of reality and madness in the north to the icy expanses of Antarctica with three Chilean women. Explore enchanted realms in search of a mystical harp that straddles the line between life and death, and traverse all directions on and off the compass. The narrative unfolds through a collection of works, including reflections on the nature of existence and the human experience. Each piece invites readers to contemplate profound themes, such as the intersection of reality and illusion, the complexities of time, and the essence of desire. With a mix of speculative fiction and poignant storytelling, the anthology showcases a range of voices and styles, offering a rich tapestry of ideas. From shipwrecked tales to explorations of personal and collective journeys, the stories resonate with a sense of wonder and inquiry. The collection is a tribute to the imaginative possibilities of literature, encouraging readers to navigate the intricate pathways of thought and emotion that define our lives. It is a celebration of the diverse landscapes of the mind and spirit, inviting exploration and reflection on the myriad experiences that shape our understanding of the world.

Orsinia... a land of medieval forests, stonewalled cities, and railways reaching into the mountains where the old gods dwell. A country where life is harsh, dreams are gentle, and people feel torn by powerful forces and fight to remain whole. In this enchanting collection, Ursula K. Le Guin brings to mainstream fiction the same compelling mastery of word and deed, of story and character, of violence and love, that has won her the Pushcart Prize, and the Kafka and National Book Awards. - The Fountains - The Barrow (October 1976, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction) - Ile Forest - Conversations at Night - The Road East - Brothers and Sisters (1976, The Little Magazine, Vol.10, Nos.1&2) - A Week in the Country (1976, The Little Magazine, Vol.9, No.4) - An die Musik (1961, The Western Humanities Review, Vol.XV, No.3) - The House - The Lady of Moge - Imaginary Countries (1973, The Harvard Advocate)