Author: Ursula K. Le Guin. Ged helps her to make this journey from darkness to light. April 1999. The story is more intensely biographical than A Wizard of Earthsea, essentially that of a rescue from appalling abuse. Le Guin could have writen self-help and business books and I'd gladly read them. Although this is the second book in the well known "Earthsea"-series it can be read as stand-alone. While she is learning her way through the dark labyrinth, a young wizard, Ged, comes to steal the Tombs' greatest hidden treasure, the Ring of Erreth-Akbe. The Tombs of Atuan, however, seems more like juvenile fare. The Tombs of Atuan, however, seems more like juvenile fare. She starts doubting her life. It tells the story of Tenar, who as a young girl is taken away to serve at the tombs of Atuan as priestess. Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) has published twenty-one novels, eleven volumes of short stories, four collections of essays, twelve books for children, six volumes of poetry, and four of translation, and has received the Hugo, Nebula, Endeavor, Locus, Tiptree, Sturgeon, PEN-Malamud, and National Book Award and the Pushcart and Janet Heidinger Kafka prizes, among others. It's refreshing to see a female heroine in fantasy (something that, in a male-dominated genre, is quite rare). The reviewer who said that it was a dark and brooding book is right but afterwards when Ged and Tenar escape from the tombs there is a feeling of hope and freedom. August 2011. It is not easy. Although this is the second book in the well known "Earthsea"-series it can be read as stand-alone. The prose is clean, yet alive. The first half of the book is so incredibly boring and slow that I couldn’t read more than thirty minutes in one go. She lives in Portland, Oregon. When young Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away – home, family, possessions, even her name. März 2018. Slower-moving than the others, less obviously heroic, but thrilling. the tombs of atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 10, 1971 A finely realized fantasy set in the ancient Place of the Tombs, a desert society of women and eunuchs, where Tenar is taken at six and renamed Arha, the Eaten One, because her former existence must be cast off when she becomes high priestess to the Nameless Ones, the spirits of the tombs. Dezember 2010. Wählen Sie ein Land/eine Region für Ihren Einkauf. Rezension aus dem Vereinigten Königreich vom 11. In The Tombs of Atuan Tenar frees herself from the superstition, hatred and darkness of her religon in order to find freedom and truth. An excellent read - great fun, and for the genre an exciting and compelling story. When a … Yes, young teens could enjoy it, but so could adults. Though the Earthsea trilogy is, at it's core, a the tale of Earthsea itself, it is also the story of the wizard Ged and his travels and trials throughout the magic world that Le Guin created. Le Guin is clearly channeling Tolkien and Lewis (these books were written in the '60s), and lays much of the groundwork for current writers like Nix and Rowling. März 2020. While she is learning her way through the dark labyrinth, a young wizard, Ged, comes to steal the Tombs' greatest hidden treasure, the Ring of Erreth-Akbe. Though the Earthsea trilogy is, at it's core, a the tale of Earthsea itself, it is also the story of the wizard Ged and his travels and trials throughout the magic world that Le Guin created. For she is now Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan. Juni 1999. by Le Guin, Ursula K. A wizard enters the underground domain of Ahra, high priestess of the Powers of the Earth, in an attempt to steal her palace's greatest treasure. März 2016. I would have liked to see the character of the heroine detailed a bit more, she remains a bit of a cipher. It's also nice to see Ged--as an earlier review mentioned--appear as a secondary character. This seems to do two things, it allows you to get to know a new character (something I always enjoy) and it allows you to see Ged from a new perspective. This is a great book and I fully recommend it. The first half of the book is so incredibly boring and slow that I couldn’t read more than thirty minutes in one go. 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Renamed Arha, or the “Eaten One”, she was taught to dedicate her life to the intricate ceremonies and duties of her position. With the exception of Tehanu, this is my favourite volume of the finest high fantasy series ever written. Sie hören eine Hörprobe des Audible Hörbuch-Downloads. Although she is supposed to kill him, Tenar can't help but keep him alive in the dungeons. Eine Person fand diese Informationen hilfreich, Rezension aus Deutschland vom 10. Wiederholen Sie die Anforderung später noch einmal. September 2001), Rezension aus Deutschland vom 7. Since most readers would have read A Wizard of Earthsea BEFORE The Tombs of Atuan, there's a certain sort of depth to be seen when reading along; Tenar may not know Ged very well, but we the readers do, and we delight in those scenes between Tenar and Ged down in the labyrinth. Wenn Sie nicht alle Cookies akzeptieren möchten oder mehr darüber erfahren wollen, wie wir Cookies verwenden, klicken Sie auf "Cookie-Einstellungen anpassen". Left with Ged aged sixteen, after the destruction of the Tombs, bringing with her the restored Ring of Erreth-Akbe, and travelled with him to Havnor before settling on Gont. Ihre zuletzt angesehenen Artikel und besonderen Empfehlungen. Her childhood is spent in learning the old rituals and dances to appease the Nameless Ones. She also expertly matches a vaguely mythical subtext with juicy cliffhangers and some nice set pieces (underground labyrinths etc.). Stattdessen betrachtet unser System Faktoren wie die Aktualität einer Rezension und ob der Rezensent den Artikel bei Amazon gekauft hat. The first novel in this series was vast and expansive, full of voyages through realm after realm which left me almost breathless with the scope, worldbuilding prowess and magical action of it all. This short fantasy novel, originally written for juveniles (probably ages 10 and up), is the sequel to "A Wizard of Earthsea" (the other two novels in the tetralogy are "The Farthest Shore" and "Tehanu: The Last Book of Earthsea"). It is, instead, written from the perspective of Tenar, a priestess who is stripped of her individuality right down to losing the right to have a name. Arha grew up and forgot there was ever a time where she was not Arha. Title: The Tombs of Atuan Title Record # 7654. Ged, the wizard of Earthsea, we know well, yet in this book he is also a bit distant, wise and inscrutable. I have read only this book and the previous one (so far), and find that "The Tombs of Atuan" grabs hold and won't let go: you genuinely care about the characters, become spellbound by the world she creates, and simply are not able to put the book down. But, I make exceptions. A six-year-old girl, Tenar, is taken from her family and raised to be the head priestess of a sect that has grown old and decrepid. Guided Reading. If I were 12, I'd give Tombs 5 stars; at the age of 27, however, I was only mildly entertained. Geben Sie es weiter, tauschen Sie es ein, © 1998-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. oder Tochtergesellschaften, Entdecken Sie Ursula K. Le Guin bei Amazon, Fantasy-Bücher über Zauberer & Hexen für junge Erwachsene, Übersetzen Sie alle Bewertungen auf Deutsch, Lieferung verfolgen oder Bestellung anzeigen, Recycling (einschließlich Entsorgung von Elektro- & Elektronikaltgeräten). In addition, the reader learns once again the power of words. The second book in the Earthsea series is something of a twist in that it does not focus on the main character of the Earthsea series. Tenar's duty is to protect the Ring, but Ged possesses the light of magic and tales of a world that Tenar has never known. The prose is clean, yet alive. Februar 2018. September 2012), Rezension aus Deutschland vom 7. USt. Über 2.000.000 eBooks bei Thalia »The Tombs of Atuan« von Ursula K. Le Guin & weitere eBooks online kaufen & direkt downloaden! Lewis, and has helped make Le Guin one of the most distinguished fantasy and science fiction writers of all time. The tombs of Atuan are an underground set of tunnels and labyrinths, all occupied by the High Priestesses, who are there to serve the Nameless Ones. The Tombs of Atuan is a 1971 science fiction novel by the legendary American author Ursula K. Le Guin. I loved the first book in this series. Tenar's duty is to protect the Ring, but Ged possesses the light of magic and tales of a world that Tenar has never known. GO! Nachdem Sie Produktseiten oder Suchergebnisse angesehen haben, finden Sie hier eine einfache Möglichkeit, diese Seiten wiederzufinden. She traps him in the labyrinth but the two of them set each other free. HPB condition ratings. For she is now Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan. But Ged also brings with him the light of magic, and together, he and Tenar escape from the darkness that has become her domain. All changes when a young magician named Ged appears at the tombs to steal one of its treasures. Although she is supposed to kill him, Tenar can't help but keep him alive in the dungeons. It's refreshing to see a female heroine in fantasy (something that, in a male-dominated genre, is quite rare). Hinzufügen war nicht erfolgreich. Um die Gesamtbewertung der Sterne und die prozentuale Aufschlüsselung nach Sternen zu berechnen, verwenden wir keinen einfachen Durchschnitt. September 2012, Beliebte Taschenbuch-Empfehlungen des Monats, Gallery / Saga Press; Reissue Edition (11. an der Kasse variieren. The prose is hypnotic, dragging us into the two different places Tenar inhabits – the harsh, scrubby desert of Atuan, and the endless dark of the Old Ones’ tombs – and the worries and thoughts of one woman. Februar 2018. This particular book is very disappointing. It was a 1972 Newbery Honor Book (i.e., a runner-up to the Medal winner) for best contribution to American children's literature. I hate fantasy. All changes when a young magician named Ged appears at the tombs to steal one of its treasures. Leider ist ein Problem beim Speichern Ihrer Cookie-Einstellungen aufgetreten. WHEN YOUNG TENAR is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, everything is taken away -- home, family, possessions, even her name. Rezension aus dem Vereinigten Königreich vom 19. In the tombs, and labyrinth, under their temple lay hidden one half of the Ring of Erreth Akbe. The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K Le Guin, 9780689845369, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. There are points to praise, though. An ihrem fünften Geburtstag wird Tenar nach Atuan gebracht, wo sie als Priesterin Arha aufwächst. What impressed me about the first book was how accomplished it seemed in so few pages. Slower-moving than the others, less obviously heroic, but thrilling. Series: Earthsea Cycle. Her childhood is spent in learning the old rituals and dances to appease the Nameless Ones. I love every book in the Earthsea trilogy but The Tombs of Atuan is my favorite. I stumbled across A Wizard of Earthsea a few weeks ago--though I had to, embarrassingly, check it out from the Youth section of my local library--and have written an Amazon review under that very title. She is now known only as Arha, the Eaten One, and guards the shadowy, labyrinthine Tombs of Atuan. The book was first published in 1971 and follows on from A Wizard of Earthsea and is continued in The Farthest Shore. 2 Personen fanden diese Informationen hilfreich, Rezension aus dem Vereinigten Königreich vom 6. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Tombs of Atuan. Stattdessen betrachtet unser System Faktoren wie die Aktualität einer Rezension und ob der Rezensent den Artikel bei Amazon gekauft hat. Etwas ist schiefgegangen. Wählen Sie eine Sprache für Ihren Einkauf. A record of the entry may be seen at Wikipedia:Recent additions/2017/July. In recent years she has received lifetime achievement awards from World Fantasy Awards. They dedicated her life as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth. Wählen Sie die Kategorie aus, in der Sie suchen möchten. I loved the first book in this series. A biweekly series, The Ursula K. Le Guin Reread explores anew the transformative writing, exciting worlds, and radical stories that changed countless lives. Wählen Sie die Kategorie aus, in der Sie suchen möchten. The second book in the Earthsea series is something of a twist in that it does not focus on the main character of the Earthsea series. She starts doubting her life. This is a great book and I fully recommend it. For she is now Arha, the Eaten One, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan. Dezember 2010. The Tombs of Atuan - Ebook written by Ursula K. Le Guin. Um die Gesamtbewertung der Sterne und die prozentuale Aufschlüsselung nach Sternen zu berechnen, verwenden wir keinen einfachen Durchschnitt. Rezension aus Deutschland vom 21. Rezension aus Deutschland vom 1. As Arha ('the one who was devoured'), was First Priestess of the Nameless Ones at the Tombs of Atuan in the Kargad Lands; as part of her duties, she sacrificed three prisoners by starvation. Fine/Like New (F): Book may have been read. Geben Sie es weiter, tauschen Sie es ein, © 1998-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. oder Tochtergesellschaften, Entdecken Sie Ursula K Le Guin bei Amazon, Übersetzen Sie alle Bewertungen auf Deutsch, Lieferung verfolgen oder Bestellung anzeigen, Recycling (einschließlich Entsorgung von Elektro- & Elektronikaltgeräten). März 2018. Series Number: 2. First published in a 1970 issue of the periodical Worlds of Fantasy, The Tombs of Atuan is the second installment of Le Guin’s Earthsea series. Did you know... that Ursula K. Le Guin's 1971 novel The Tombs of Atuan tells the coming-of-age story of a female character, a choice unusual to fantasy of the time? She is now known only as Arha, the Eaten One, and guards the shadowy, labyrinthine Tombs of Atuan. Tenar's perspective on Ged is somewhat idealized, but it's apparent that this is the character's point of view, not the author's inability to create a character with depth. The reviewer who said that it was a dark and brooding book is right but afterwards when Ged and Tenar escape from the tombs there is a feeling of hope and freedom. The wizard Ged comes searching for a treasure hidden in the labyrinth beneath the tombs on the cults grounds. I love every book in the Earthsea trilogy but The Tombs of Atuan is my favorite. Wir verwenden Cookies und ähnliche Tools, um Ihr Einkaufserlebnis zu verbessern, um unsere Dienste anzubieten, um zu verstehen, wie die Kunden unsere Dienste nutzen, damit wir Verbesserungen vornehmen können, und um Werbung anzuzeigen, einschließlich interessenbezogener Werbung. März 2020. In dem Labyrinth soll ein Schatz liegen. Tenar was ripped away from her family as a child to become the High Priestess in service of the Nameless Ones, unseen formless powers that inhabit the island of Atuan. The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin. The Tombs of Atuan was a Newbery Honor book in 1972. Bitte versuchen Sie es erneut. In The Tombs of Atuan Tenar frees herself from the superstition, hatred and darkness of her religon in order to find freedom and truth. Juni 2000. Außerdem analysiert es Rezensionen, um die Vertrauenswürdigkeit zu überprüfen. THE TOMBS OF ATUAN Book Two of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle Now a SCI FI Original Miniseries! Book 2: The Tombs of Atuan About the Book In this second novel in the Earthsea series, Tenar is chosen as high priestess to the ancient and nameless Powers of the Earth, and everything is taken from her—home, family, possessions, even her name. Rezension aus Deutschland vom 1. Wir verwenden Cookies und ähnliche Tools, um Ihr Einkaufserlebnis zu verbessern, um unsere Dienste anzubieten, um zu verstehen, wie die Kunden unsere Dienste nutzen, damit wir Verbesserungen vornehmen können, und um Werbung anzuzeigen, einschließlich interessenbezogener Werbung. R. D. Allison (dallison@biochem.med.ufl.edu), Rezension aus Deutschland vom 27. 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