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Few science fiction authors have had a larger impact on the genre 【小题1】 Ursula K. Le Guin. As the child of parents who specialized in Native American culture, Le Guin grew up 【小题2】 (fascinate) by folklore and mythology. At her parents’ encouragement, she submitted her first story for publication at just 11 years old. Although the tale 【小题3】 (reject), she continued to write imaginative stories for the next decade. It wasn’t until 1964, at age 35, 【小题4】 Le Guin gained 【小题5】 (recognize) as a writer. Her first published story introduced the magical land of wizards and dragons known as Earthsea. Following the success of her Earthsea series, Le Guin produced several more novels 【小题6】 (win) her worldwide popularity.

So, why is Le Guin such an important author? 【小题7】 defining feature of her works is their exploration of themes 【小题8】 (previous) ignored. Themes related to gender are also common in Le Guin’s works. In The Left Hand of Darkness, she even addresses the absence of gender by creating a planet where people are neither male 【小题9】 female. The main character, a male visitor from Earth, initially struggles 【小题10】 (understand) this concept, but finds himself transforming into a less masculine and more caring person eventually.