Cover of The Eye of the Heron by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Eye of the Heron

The Eye of the Heron is a dystopian work by Ursula K. Le Guin, published in 1978. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorUrsula K. Le Guin
First published1978
ISBN-139785699079001
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

The Eye of the Heron is a 1970s dystopia by Ursula K. Le Guin. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among young-adult dystopia, surfacing rebellion. Library catalogues index it under subjects including large type books, outcasts, fiction, dreams, life on other planets, and english short stories. The edition on file runs about 193 pages, has been issued by Macmillan, and carries ISBN 9785699079001. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was The Eye of the Heron published?

The Eye of the Heron was first published in 1978.

Who wrote The Eye of the Heron?

The Eye of the Heron was written by Ursula K. Le Guin.

What kind of dystopia is The Eye of the Heron?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under YA dystopia, with themes of Rebellion. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of The Eye of the Heron?

A catalogued edition of The Eye of the Heron carries ISBN-13 9785699079001.

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