"One of the greats. . . . Not just a science fiction writer; a literary icon." -Stephen King

Like all great writers of fiction, Ursula K. LeGuin creates imaginary worlds that restore us, hearts eased, to our own." -Boston Globe

Originally published in 1976, The Wind's Twelve Quarters is Ursula K. Le Guin's first collection of stories-a superb retrospective of her best short fiction, now available as a Harper Perennial Olive Edition.

The recipient of numerous literary pr ...