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Pbs Learning Media: Paving the Way for Fantasy Fiction: Ursula K. Le Guin

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Ursula K. Le Guin's "A Wizard of Earthsea" was a breakthrough novel when it was first published in 1968, pushing the boundaries of fantasy in literature. Explore how Earthsea paved the way for this beloved genre in this video from the American Masters film: "Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin." Support materials help students examine elements of fantasy and discover why coming-of-age stories continue to draw readers to young adult fantasy fiction.

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