A Wizard of Earthsea , first in a tetralogy that includes The Tombs of Atuan and The Farthest Shore , introduces the listener to Ged, the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, known also as Sparrowhawk. When Sparrowhawk casts a spell that saves his village from destruction at the hands of the invading Kargs, Ogion, the Mage of Re Albi, encourages the boy to apprentice himself in the art of wizardry. So, at the age of 13, the boy receives his true name--Ged--and gives himself over to the gentle tutelage of theMaster Ogion. ...
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A Wizard of Earthsea , first in a tetralogy that includes The Tombs of Atuan and The Farthest Shore , introduces the listener to Ged, the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, known also as Sparrowhawk. When Sparrowhawk casts a spell that saves his village from destruction at the hands of the invading Kargs, Ogion, the Mage of Re Albi, encourages the boy to apprentice himself in the art of wizardry. So, at the age of 13, the boy receives his true name--Ged--and gives himself over to the gentle tutelage of theMaster Ogion. But impatient with the slowness of his studies and infatuated with glory, Ged embarks for the Island of Roke, where the highest arts of wizardry are taught. There, Ged's natural talents enable him to surpass his classmates in little time. But when his vanity prompts him to summon Elfarran, the fair lady of the Deed of Enlad, he unleashes a shapeless mass of darkness--the shadow.
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Very good Good jacket. Victor Gollancz 1973, second impression. Ex-Library stamps on two pages. Binding firm. Pages clean and bright, no markings. Unclipped Dust Jacket. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
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Fair jacket. First Edition, 2nd printing, 1968. Former library copy. Book and Jacket in Fair condition. Blue cloth covers. Heavily worn & torn edges. Corners heavily bumped and torn. "11 up" on inside jacket flap. Tape remnants on book. No tape remnants on Jacket. School sticker on flyleaf. Library pocket on rear flyleaf. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Fri.
