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The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
A Literary Fiction Short Story by Ursula K Le Guin
Book 1 of the The Wind's Twelve Quarters Series
Ursula Le Guin is more than just a writer of adult fantasy and science fiction . . . she is a philosopher; an explorer in the landscapes of the mind.
The recipient of numerous literary prizes, including the National Book Award, the Kafka Award, and the Pushcart Prize, Ursula K. Le Guin is renowned for her spare, elegant prose, rich characterization, and diverse worlds.
"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" is a short story originally published in the collection The Wind's Twelve Quarters.
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