The Farthest Shore: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

A young prince joins forces with a master wizard on a journey to discover a cause and remedy for the loss of magic in Earthsea. Darkness Threatens to overtake Earthsea. As the world and its wizards are losing their magic, Ged -- powerful Archmage, wizard, and dragonlord -- embarks on a sailing journey with highborn young prince, Arren. They travel far beyond the realm of death to discover the cause of these evil disturbances and to restore magic to a land desperately thirsty for it.
Quick facts about The Farthest Shore
- Title: The Farthest Shore
- Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
- First published: 1972
- Genre: magic, magia, fantasy fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL59855W
Where to read The Farthest Shore
The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Farthest Shore about?
A young prince joins forces with a master wizard on a journey to discover a cause and remedy for the loss of magic in Earthsea.
Who wrote The Farthest Shore?
The Farthest Shore was written by Ursula K. Le Guin.
When was The Farthest Shore published?
The Farthest Shore was first published in 1972.



